Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Banning Municipal Code Ch. 2.40 Parks and Recreation Commission
Banning Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Banning
Cite as: Banning Municipal Code Chapter 2.40 · Text as of 2026-10-04
2.40.010 - Established—Purpose.¶
There is hereby established a parks and recreation commission of the city for the purpose of facilitating the integration of the parks and recreation activities for the city.
(Code 1965, § 15-1; Ord. No. 1438, § 1.A., 6-14-11)
2.40.020 - Advisory agency designated—Powers and duties.¶
The city parks and recreation commission shall serve as an advisory agency to the city council and the director of community services for the purpose of the formulation of rules, regulations and policies for all parks and recreation programs, activities, and fees. Parks and recreation commission members shall be registered voters of the City of Banning.
(Code 1965, § 15-2; Ord. No. 1438, § 1.A., 6-14-11)
2.40.030 - Appointment of members.¶
A. The parks and recreation commission shall consist of five members.
B. The parks and recreation commission shall serve four-year terms, which shall be staggered every two years concurrent with the city elections. Appointments shall be made by the city council. Applications shall be made available and the closing date announced at least two months prior to the expiration of the commissioner's term to be filled.
C. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the council and may be removed at any time by a majority vote of the entire council.
D. Any member who is absent from two regular meetings of the Commission within a twelve-month period whether the absence is excused or not, will be deemed to have resigned their office and the City Council may appoint a new member to serve in the resigned commissioner's place for the remainder of the existing term.
(Code 1965, § 15-3; Ord. No. 1438, § 1.A., B., 6-14-11; Ord. No. 1579, § 2, 11-9-21)
2.40.040 - Conduct of meetings.¶
A. The commission shall meet at 6:00 P.M. on the third Wednesday of the following months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October and November.
B. Additional meeting may occur if deemed necessary by the city council or commission chairperson.
C. A majority of the voting members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
(Code 1965, § 15-4; Ord. No. 1438, § 1.A., 6-14-11)
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