Chapter 23.01
PARKS BOARD
Sections:
23.01.010 Creation of Park and Recreation Advisory Board.
23.01.020 Terms of members.
23.01.030 Powers of Board.
23.01.040 Removal of members.
23.01.050 Supervision.
SOURCE: ADOPTED:
Ord. B, 1946 04/25/46
AMENDED SOURCE: ADOPTED:
Ord. 149 09/22/81
Ord. 405 12/04/90
23.01.010 Creation of Park and Recreation Advisory Board.
There is hereby created a Park and Recreation Advisory Board of Clallam County, Washington, to assist the County in the delivery of park and recreation services to its residents and visitors. Such Board shall consist of seven (7) members, who shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to serve without compensation.
23.01.020 Terms of members.
For the appointive positions on the County Park and Recreation Board the initial terms shall be two (2) years for two (2) positions, four (4) years for two (2) positions, and six (6) years for the remaining positions plus the period in each instance to the next following June 30th; thereafter the term for each appointive position shall be six (6) years and shall end on June 30th.
23.01.030 Powers of Board.
The County Park and Recreation Advisory Board shall:
(1) Elect its officers, including a chairman, vice chairman and secretary, and such other officers as it may determine it requires.
(2) Hold public meetings as deemed necessary and keep written records.
(3) Advise and assist the Director of Parks and Recreation and the County in the promulgation of reasonable rules and regulations deemed necessary for operation of County parks and other recreational facilities and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners adoption of any rules and regulations requiring enforcement by legal process.
(4) Advise and assist the Director of Parks and Recreation and the County in developing and recommending policies and procedures for department operations.
(5) Advise and assist the Director of Parks and Recreation and the County in developing park and recreation goals and objectives and short and long-range comprehensive plans.
(6) Assist the Director of Parks and Recreation and the County in their relations with other County-wide organizations and individuals concerning promotion of County park and recreation facilities and services.
(7) When a new Director of Parks and Recreation is hired, have a Board member involved in the selection process who shall participate in the review of applications and the interviews of the candidates including but not limited to participation in the review of applicants, interviews of candidates, and the recommendation to the County.
23.01.040 Removal of members.
Any appointed County Park and Recreation Advisory Board member may be removed by a majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners for cause. Vacancies on the County Park and Recreation Advisory Board shall be filled by appointment made by the Board of County Commissioners for the unexpired portions of the terms vacated.
23.01.050 Supervision.
The County Park and Recreation Advisory Board shall operate under the direction and supervision of the Board of County Commissioners through its administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation.