Chapter 2.20
PARK BOARD

Sections:

2.20.010    Created.

2.20.020    Membership.

2.20.030    Powers and duties.

2.20.040    Compensation.

2.20.050    Statutory authority.

2.20.010 Created.

There is created a board of park commissioners to study and recommend park policies and rules, assist in the development of the parks element of the comprehensive plan and make other recommendations to the mayor and city council regarding related systems such as trails. (Ord. 1213 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1009 § 1, 2003; Ord. 411 § 1, 1974).

2.20.020 Membership.

The board shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the mayor, with the consent of the city council. Four members shall constitute a quorum. The terms of the members shall be three years, with initial terms staggered so that not more than three terms expire in any given year. (Ord. 1213 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1009 § 2, 2003; Ord. 411A § 1, 1981; Ord. 411 § 2, 1974).

2.20.030 Powers and duties.

The board of park commissioners shall act in an advisory capacity to the mayor and city council and shall make recommendations from time to time concerning the acquisition, improvement and use of parks, playgrounds and recreational equipment and facilities. It shall recommend rules and regulations governing the use and management thereof to the city council. The board of park commissioners may adopt appropriate rules governing the organization and conduct of its meetings. (Ord. 1213 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1009 § 3, 2003; Ord. 411 § 3, 1974).

2.20.040 Compensation.

The board of park commissioners shall serve without salary. (Ord. 1213 § 2, 2006; Ord. 411 § 4, 1974).

2.20.050 Statutory authority.

The board of park commissioners is created pursuant to RCW 35A.11.020. (Ord. 1213 § 2, 2006; Ord. 411 § 5, 1974).