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(d) Resignation in writing. (e) Failure to uphold the oath of office. (f) Failure to attend 4 or more scheduled meetings of the Parks Commission in a calendar year, unless waived by the City Council after a written request from the Parks Commission Member. The City will publish an open invitation to all residents interested in serving on the Parks Commission to inform the city Manager in writing of their interest and desire to be interviewed for a seat on the Parks commission. 306.05 Compensation. The Parks Commission members will serve without compensation. 306.06 Powers and Duties. The powers and duties of the Parks Commission shall be as follows: (a) To prepare, revise, and maintain a comprehensive, long-term plan for the redevelopment of parks within the city. This plan shall be viewed as a working document that serves as a framework and reference to future redevelopment. (b) To make recommendations to and advise the City council and Staff regarding park issues and ideas. (c) To establish priorities and recommend a phasing plan and schedule for implementing innovative park improvements, renovations and plans. (d) To work with other Communities to explore cooperative arrangements to develop connecting routes in the form of bikeways, walking paths and corridors of green space wherever possible. (e) To investigate funding sources, including requests for increases in the City budget, designated for parks and green spaces. (f) To seek new areas for additional parks, natural areas, walking paths, bikeways and green space corridors. (g) To generate community involvement in the development of parks and their elements. (h) To review and recommend revisions to the operation and maintenance of City Parks. (i) To periodically review, re-evaluate and update the comprehensive park plan to reflect current and future park needs of the City.