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CHAPTER 34 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION 34 .01. ESTABLISHMENT. There is hereby established a Park and Recreation Commission for the purpose of advising the Council on the operation of public recreation, parks and playgrounds , pursuant to -the authority of this chapter. The Parks and Recreation Commission is referred to herein as the "Commission" . 34 . 02 . COMPOSITION. The Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the majority of the Council . The Mayor, with approval of • the City Council , shall appoint a Chairperson at the first regular meeting of the Council in January. 34 . 03 . TERMS AND VACANCIES . ( 1) Members of the Commission shall serve three-year staggered terms , with terms expiring December 31 of each year. All appointments are to be made each year at the first regular meeting of the Council in January . Both original and successive appointees shall hold their offices until their successors are appointed and qualified . (2) Vacancies during the term shall be filled by the Mayor with the approval of the majority of the Council for the unexpired portion of the term. Every appointed member shall, before entering upon the discharge of his duties, take an oath that he will faithfully discharge the duties of his office . No member shall be personally interested in any contracts in which the Commission may enter. 34 . 04 COMPENSATION . Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. 34 .05 REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. Any member of the Commission may be removed if three consecutive meetings are missed without a valid reason , if the Commission duties are not faithfully carried out and for cause duly found , by a two-thirds vote of the Commission members and consent of the Council . 34 . 06 ORGANIZATION. The Commission shall select a Vice Chairperson and Secretary from it ' s membership who shall serve for terms of one year. At it ' s first meeting the Commission shall adopt rules of procedure and elect the two officers . It shall amend the rules from time to time , as is necessary. The Municipal Attorney shall act as attorney for the Commission and the Municipal Engineer shall act as it ' s engineer.