American Canyon Municipal Code Ch. 2.29 Parks and Community Services Commission

There is created a parks and community services commission for the city. It shall consist of five members, appointed in the manner and for the terms prescribed in Sections 2.04.070 and 2.28.010, respectively. The city council shall set the initial term of office for each commissioner in such a manner as to stagger the terms.

Ord. 2008-02 § 1, 2008

Ord. 2001-04 § 1, 2001

(A) The parks and community services commission for the city shall perform all functions as described in subsection B of this section, and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the community services department and the city council.

(B) The functions, powers and duties of the parks and community services commission shall include review of issues referred to the commission by the city council, the city manager, the community services department, or residents or organizations of the city; to provide advice, comment and make recommendations regarding such issues as requested; to organize or facilitate community benefit activities or functions; and other duties as assigned by the city council.

Ord. 2003-04 § 1, 2003

Ord. 2001-04 § 1, 2001

(A) The members of the parks and community services commission shall each receive a stipend payable out of the general fund of the city, provided adequate funds have been budgeted. Standing, or temporary committee, or subcommittee members shall not be compensated. The stipend for commissioners shall be established by resolution of the city council and exclusive of any amounts payable as reimbursement for actual or necessary expenses authorized by the city council and incurred in the performance of official duties for the city.

(B) The stipend shall be paid to each commissioner that attends each regular or special meeting of the commission.

Ord. 2018-09 § 1, 2018

Ord. 2005-05 § 2, 2005

Ord. 2001-04 § 1, 2001

(A) Designation of the chairperson and vice chairperson for the commission shall be governed by Section 2.28.020.

(B) The commission may from time to time create committees or subcommittees to study issues, to perform work on behalf of the commission, to provide a service to the residents or a segment of the residents of the city, or to improve the quality of the environment of the city and living conditions of the residents of the city.

(C) Standing committees of the commission shall be the activities committee and the natural resources committee. Standing or temporary committees or subcommittees shall have at least one commissioner assigned to the committees. The commission shall make appointments of committee or subcommittee members with the approval of the city manager or designee.

(D) The city manager may appoint a department head and other staff and provide compensation for their services as may be authorized by the city council and by the annual city budget.

Ord. 2001-04 § 1, 2001

The commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each month

at such time, date and place designated by the commission. The chairperson or a majority of the commission, after giving notice to the commissioners, and to any media and members of the public who have previously requested such notices in writing, so that the notice is received at least twenty-four hours before the meeting, may hold special meetings.

Ord. 2001-04 § 1, 2001