Albany Municipal Code § 2-17 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission

[Ord. #58-042, § 1; 1958 Code § 2.40; Ord. #97-02; Ord. #2019-02; amended 5-1-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-02]

There is hereby established within the City a commission to be known as the "Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission of the City". The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission of the City shall consist of seven (7) members, as follows:

a. Five (5) members of such Commission shall be appointed by Councilmembers; each Councilmember shall appoint one (1) member to the Commission.

b. Two (2) members of such Commission shall be Council as a whole appointments that include the following:

One (1) appointment made by the City Council as a whole to be filled by a high school student attending a high school within the City of Albany,

One (1) appointment made by the City Council as a whole to be filled by either a high school student attending a high school within the City of Albany or an adult affiliated with students at the school level within the City of Albany.

Appointments and associated terms shall be in accordance with Section 3.23 of the Albany City Charter, however the two Council as a whole seats need not be residents of the City of Albany.

[Ord. #58-042, § 2; Ord. #75-04, § 2; 1958 Code § 2.41; Ord. #97-02; Ord. #2019-02]

Such Commissioners shall serve without compensation.

[Ord. #58-042, § 3; 1958 Code § 2.42; Ord. #2019-02]

The Commission shall organize by electing from its members one (1) Chair, and one (1) Vice Chair. The Chair, and Vice Chair shall hold office for a period of one (1) year.

[Ord. #58-042, § 4; 1958 Code § 2.43; Ord. #2019-02]

It shall be the duty of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission of the City to advise the City Council regarding all matters of public recreation and all matters pertaining to parks, open space including, creeks. Albany Waterfront Park, and Albany Hill, street trees, parking strips, parkways, squares and similar area within the City. Such Commission shall endeavor to formulate a parks, recreation and open space master plan, select and propose to the Council sites for playgrounds, make recommendations for acquisition and maintenance of playgrounds for children and recreation centers for the public, and generally advise the City Council in matters connected with parks, recreation and open space in general. It shall be a function of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission of the City to promote and encourage among various public and private agencies and individuals the development of such recreational facilities and programs as shall benefit all citizens of the City.

[Ord. #58-042, § 5; 1958 Code § 2.44; New; Ord. #2019-02]

The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission of the City shall hold one (1) regular meeting each month, at such date or time as the Commission shall designate; special meetings shall be called at any time by the Chair of the Commission or by a majority of the Commission; provided, however, that notice be given according to law for special meeting.

[Ord. #58-042, § 6; Ord. #75-04, § 3; 1958 Code § 2.45; Ord. #2019-02]

Four (4) members present at any of the meetings of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission shall constitute a quorum for any positive action by the Commission.

[Ord. #58-042, § 7; 1958 Code § 2.46; Ord. #2019-02]

All written communications to outside groups shall be sent over the signature of the Chair or authorized officer of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission pertaining to the business of the Commission.

[Ord. #58-042, § 8; 1958 Code § 2.47; Ord. #2019-02]

Rules, policies and procedures for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission shall be enacted by the City Council.