Chapter 2.60
PARKS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD*
Sections:
* Prior ordinance history: Ords. 97-847 and 97-856.
2.60.010 Memberships.
A. There is established a parks and community engagement advisory board consisting of seven members: six regular members and one youth representative member. All members are appointed by the mayor, with the consent of the city council. Out of the seven members, no less than six members shall reside within the city of Battle Ground. One regular member may reside outside the city of Battle Ground as long as they either live in the city’s urban growth area or own a business in the city of Battle Ground. The term of office of the six members shall be three years. The respective terms of office shall be staggered to provide continuity, and the initial terms following adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be as recommended by the existing parks board. The term of office of the youth representative shall be one year. Each of the members of the board will serve without compensation.
B. There is established one youth representative position on the parks and community engagement advisory board. This position shall be filled by a youth between the ages of fourteen and eighteen, who resides in the city’s urban growth boundary or who attends school within the Battle Ground School District. The term of office shall be two years with the period of service to run from September of one year through June of the second year. (Ord. 22-12 § 1, 2022; Ord. 19-06 § 1 (part), 2019: Ord. 16-18 § 1, 2016: Ord. 16-06 § 1, 2016: Ord. 13-13 § 1, 2013: Ord. 10-12 § 1, 2010: Ord. 01-007 § 1 (part), 2001)
2.60.020 Duties.
A. To formulate an orderly program for the acquisition of land, waterways, buildings, facilities and equipment, and for the development, operation and maintenance of an adequate system of public parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities of the city, both within and without its boundaries, in cooperation with other departments, or bodies, public or private;
B. The board shall recommend to the city council appropriate measures to ensure that the city has a well-integrated and complete program for the use of its parks and recreation playgrounds and, to accomplish this end, the board shall from time to time meet with appropriate city employees and with representatives and officials of other groups, public and private, who are interested in the use and development of city parks and recreational facilities for the public benefit;
C. To formulate a recreational program for residents of the Battle Ground area, such program to include plans for utilization of all available parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. The board shall be continuously cognizant of the conduct of the recreational program so as to be in a position to suggest, from time to time, such program changes as shall be consistent with available facilities and money appropriated to, or received by, the city and other bodies for recreational purposes;
D. To hold public meetings from time to time in various parts of the city for the purpose of reviewing park and recreation programs and objectives with citizen groups and the community at large. A major objective of the board shall be to develop public interest in the activities of the park and recreation department and to solicit, to the fullest extent, participation of community groups, the general public and public and private agencies;
E. To encourage individuals and community groups to give funds and property or manpower for the improvement and development of park and recreation programs and facilities;
F. To participate in the scheduling, planning and coordination of community-wide events. (Ord. 19-06 § 1 (part), 2019: Ord. 01-007 § 1 (part), 2001)
2.60.030 Procedure.
The board shall elect its own chairperson and adopt rules for the transaction of such business as may come before it. The board shall meet monthly, as needed, with a minimum of nine meetings per year unless canceled by the board chairperson. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and any action taken by a majority of those present shall be deemed action of the board. Except for public hearings (where appropriate), no audio recordings shall be made. (Ord. 19-06 § 1 (part), 2019: Ord. 13-13 § 2, 2013: Ord. 10-12 § 2, 2010: Ord. 02-009 § 10, 2002: Ord. 01-007 § 1 (part), 2001)
2.60.040 Removal.
The mayor may remove any member of the board for any reason other than disagreement, with an official recommendation of the board or its members; provided, that such removal has been confirmed by the majority of the city council. Any member who has three consecutive unexcused absences from meetings may be recommended for removal by the board. Vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration of the term of office shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as regular appointments are made. (Ord. 19-06 § 1 (part), 2019: Ord. 01-007 § 1 (part), 2001)