1998.07.20 ORD 1998-325 - Laserfiche WebLink

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R Subd. H. Communicate the City's parks and recreation goals, plans and programs to the public. Subd. I. Perform such other duties regarding the City's parks and recreation system, as may be requested by the City Council from time to time. 221.5 ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERSHIP. Subd. A. The Parks and Recreation, and Open Space Commission shall consist of seven members, all eligible voters in the City. One member shall be appointed by and from the City Council, and one member shall be appointed by and from the City Planning Commission. All other members shall be appointed by the Mayor with City Council approval. Consideration in making appointments shall be given to having one or more residents residing in each ward and school district of the City appointed to the Commission, though representation from each such section of the City is not required. Subd. B. Commission members appointed from the City Council and Planning Commission shall be appointed annually for one-year terms. All members appointed by the Mayor with Council approval shall be appointed for staggered three-year terms. The initial appointment of members shall be as follows, with all subsequent appointments being for three-year terms: (1) One (1) member for a one (1) year term (2) Two (2) members for a two (2) year term (3) Two (2) member for a three (3) year term Subd. C. Commission members may be removed from office by the City Council for: (1) changing their place of residence to a location outside the corporate boundaries of the City, or otherwise not meeting the requirements for office; (2) failure to perform their official duties, including not attending called and noticed meetings; (3) behavior disruptive to the good order and efficiency of the Commission; (4) moral turpitude. Subd. D. Appointments made to fill a vacancy on the Commission that occurs during normal term of office shall be made for the balance of the term remaining. Subd. E. A Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall be appointed annually from the membership of the Commission by the Mayor, with approval of the City Council. The Commission may appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of the Commission. The Chairperson, or Vice Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson, shall: (1) Preside over meetings of the Commission (2) Represent the Commission, or appoint a person to represent the Commission, before the City Council on matters pertaining to the Commission. (3) Certify official written documents of the Commission. Subd. F. No Commissioner shall take part in the consideration of any matter in which he or she is the applicant, petitioner, or appellant, nor in the consideration of any action in which he or she has a direct financial interest. Subd. G. Commissioners shall serve without compensation. 221.6 RULES AND PROCEDURES.