Chapter 2.32 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

2.32.010. Contract.

This chapter shall constitute a contract for the termination of the Belleville Recreation Commission as of February 26, 2013, from which date the entire responsibility for the operation of a public recreation system in the City shall be vested in the City exclusively.

(Ord. 380; Ord. 935; Code 2016; Ord. 1012)

2.32.020. Parks and recreation advisory board appointed.

The Governing Body of the City will appoint all presently acting members of the Recreation Commission to a body which will be known as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to be composed of five (5) members. The term of each member shall be four (4) years each to serve his or her unexpired term. Reappointment shall be in accordance with City policy.

(Ord. 380; Ord. 935; Code 2016; Ord. 1012)

2.32.030. Property transferred.

All property of the Belleville Commission shall be transferred and delivered to the City on the 26th day of February, 2013, and the City will budget for the next fiscal year for all recreational activities.

(Ord. 380; Ord. 935; Code 2016; Ord. 1012)

2.32.040. Powers and duties.

Such Board shall make recommendations to the Governing Body of the City on all matters referred to it concerning recreational facilities and program including all major proposals for construction, reconstruction, acquisition and improvement to public parks, and the organization and direction of a program of acceptable recreational and leisure time activities for all citizens. The Board shall review the annual budget for the recreation fund and make recommendations with respect thereto to the city manager. The Board shall make such further recommendations as deemed advisable.

(Ord. 380; Ord. 935; Code 2016; Ord. 1012)

2.32.050. Board meeting.

The members shall meet at least once a month at a time and place as they may designate. One of their members shall be selected as Chairperson. A record shall be kept of the proceedings.

(Ord. 380; Ord. 935; Code 2016; Ord. 1012)

2.32.060. Personnel.

The Parks and Recreation Department shall consist of such employees that may be required by ordinance or may be deemed necessary by the City Manager to effectively carry out the work of that Department.

(Ord. 380; Ord. 935; Code 2016; Ord. 1012)