Chapter 2.41
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

Sections:

2.41.010    Creation.

2.41.020    Purpose and intent.

2.41.030    Functions and duties.

2.41.040    Membership.

2.41.050    Meeting schedule.

2.41.010 Creation.

The Parks and Recreation Commission is created by City Charter Section 611. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, the general rules governing boards and commissions set forth in Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and the provisions of this chapter shall govern the Parks and Recreation Commission. (Ord. 3212 § 9, 2011).

2.41.020 Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this chapter is to supplement City Charter Section 611, establishing the Parks and Recreation Commission and setting forth its powers and duties. If there is any conflict between this chapter and the Charter, the Charter shall govern. (Ord. 3212 § 9, 2011).

2.41.030 Functions and duties.

The Parks and Recreation Commission shall have the power and duty to:

A. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to parks, recreation and playgrounds.

B. Consider the annual budget for parks and recreation purposes during the process of its preparation and make recommendations regarding the budget to the City Council and the City Manager.

C. Assist in the planning of a recreation program for the inhabitants of the City, promote and stimulate public interest in a recreation program and, to that end, solicit to the fullest extent possible the cooperation of school authorities and other public and private agencies interested in a recreation program. (Ord. 3212 § 9, 2011).

2.41.040 Membership.

A. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City Council from the registered voters of the City. The City Council may change the number of members comprising the Commission by ordinance.

B. In the event the City Council contracts with other agencies interested in recreation and parks for joint exercise of any functions, the contract may provide that the other agencies may have representation on the Commission during the term of the contract. (Ord. 3212 § 9, 2011).

2.41.050 Meeting schedule.

The Parks and Recreation Commission shall hold regular meetings on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m., in Conference Room 129, in Building 300 (Public Services), located in the Civic Center at 276 Fourth Avenue. The Board may change its regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC 2.25.200. (Ord. 3212 § 9, 2011).