Chapter 2.42
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD1
Sections:
2.42.010 Definitions.
2.42.020 Creation – Membership.
2.42.030 Compensation.
2.42.040 Residency.
2.42.050 Organization – Quorum.
2.42.060 Powers and duties.
2.42.070 Repealed.
2.42.080 Repealed.
2.42.090 Repealed.
2.42.010 Definitions.
Words, as used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings:
A. “Board” means the members of the parks and recreation board as a whole.
B. “Park” means an area of land, with or without water, developed and used for public recreational purposes, including landscaped tracts; picnic grounds; playgrounds; athletic fields; recreation centers; camps; foot, bicycle, and bridle paths; motor vehicle drives; wildlife sanctuaries; museums; zoological and botanical gardens; facilities for bathing, boating, hunting, and fishing; as well as other recreational facilities owned by the city and utilized for the benefit of the public. (Ord. 6000 § 1, 2006; 1957 code § 1.18.010.)
2.42.020 Creation – Membership.
There is created a parks and recreation board, consisting of seven members, who shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the city council to serve a three-year term; or may be assigned to fill the unexpired term of the person they are replacing. (Ord. 6000 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3523 § 2, 1980.)
2.42.030 Compensation.
No board member shall receive any compensation for his service. (Ord. 6000 § 1, 2006; 1957 code § 1.18.030.)
2.42.040 Residency.
Members of the parks and recreation board shall be selected from residents living within the incorporated city limits of Auburn. Exception to this rule may be made, at the discretion of the mayor and the city council, in instances where an appointee brings a special interest or talent to the board.
From and after February 21, 2006, when any member of the board has three unexcused absences in succession, or misses more than 25 percent of the regular meetings of the board during any calendar year, the mayor of the city shall have the authority to dismiss the member from the board without stating any cause for the dismissal, except as otherwise provided by law. (Ord. 6000 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5803 § 6, 2003; Ord. 3523 § 2, 1980.)
2.42.050 Organization – Quorum.
Each year, at the first meeting of the board, the members will select a chairperson and a vice-chairperson. It shall be the duty of the chairperson to preside at all meetings of the board and of the vice-chairperson to preside at all meetings in the absence of the chairperson. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and affirmative votes from a majority of the members present and voting shall be necessary to carry any proposition. A meeting of the board shall be held at least once a month. (Ord. 6000 § 1, 2006; 1957 code § 1.18.050.)
2.42.060 Powers and duties.
The board shall advise the city council regarding the expansion and operation of the city parks and recreation services facilities and programs, but shall have no administrative or supervisory powers not available to the council. The board shall have the power to advise the city council on policies regarding parks and open space issues such as: park planning, design and construction; development, redevelopment, and renovation; enterprise management; natural resources, land stewardship, and environmental education. The board shall also advise the city council on policies regarding park issues such as recreation opportunities for a wide range of interests, ages and abilities; cultural diversity; community centers; parks and recreation on department-related special events. (Ord. 6000 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3522 § 1, 1980; 1957 code § 1.18.060.)
2.42.070 Rules and regulations promulgation authority.
Repealed by Ord. 6000. (1957 code § 1.18.070.)
2.42.080 Park budget submittal.
Repealed by Ord. 6000. (1957 code § 1.18.080.)
2.42.090 Violation – Penalty.
Repealed by Ord. 6000. (Ord. 5683 § 2, 2002; 1957 code § 1.18.090.)
For statutory provisions authorizing cities of the third class to provide for a board of park commissioners by ordinance, see RCW 35.23.170; for provisions on the acquisition and operation of public parks by code cities, see RCW 35A.67.010.