Bishop Municipal Code Ch. 2.20 Park and Recreation Commission

The city has created a park and recreation commission of the city. The commission shall consist of five members who are appointed by the city council on the basis of nominations submitted pursuant to the policy manual of the city. The term of each member shall be four years. In making appointments to the commission, the city council shall endeavor to appoint the best members to the commission whether or not such persons are residents and citizens of the city.

(Prior Code, § 2-23; Code 1985, § 2.20.010; Ord. No. 481, § 1, 1997; Ord. No. 539, § 1, 4-23-2012)

Any commissioner who fails to attend two consecutive or a total of four regular meetings in any calendar year, without a prior leave of absence having been sought and approved by the chairperson or chairperson pro tem, shall be deemed to have resigned from the commission. Any member of the commission may be removed from office by the mayor with the approval of a majority of the city council.

(Prior Code, § 2-24; Code 1985, § 2.20.020; Ord. No. 522, § 1, 8-11-2008)

Commissioners shall receive $50.00 per calendar month in which a commission meeting is held and attended; however, no commissioner shall receive more than $50.00 in any calendar month. Any necessary expense incurred by a commissioner while acting in an official capacity will be reimbursed subject to prior city council approval.

(Code 1985, § 2.20.021; Ord. No. 522, § 1, 8-11-2008)

The commission shall, at its March meeting, organize by electing from its members one chairperson and one vice-chairperson, and other officers as may be deemed necessary by the commission. The director of parks and recreation shall act as secretary to the commission. All officers shall hold office for a period of one year. The commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the transaction of commission business.

(Prior Code, § 2-25; Code 1985, § 2.20.030)

The commission shall hold one regular meeting each month at a time, date, and place designated by the commission. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or a majority of the commission, provided the notice has been given to all members at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. A majority of commissioners shall constitute a quorum. Minutes of commission meetings shall be filed with the secretary of the commission.

(Prior Code, § 2-26; Code 1985, § 2.20.040)

It is the duty and responsibility of the park and recreation commission to:

A. Advise the city council and the director of parks and recreation in all matters pertaining to parks, public recreation, and all other associated activities as prescribed by ordinances, or by city council action;

B. Aid and participate in advancement and coordination of recreation services with other governmental agencies, civic groups and volunteer organizations;

C. Advise the director of parks and recreation on problems relating to parks, facilities and programs;

D. Formulate recommendations on rules and regulations with respect to use and conduct in parks and other recreation areas.

(Prior Code, § 2-27; Code 1985, § 2.20.050)