Ione Municipal Code Ch. 2.36 Parks and Recreation Commission

A city-wide parks and recreation commission is established and shall be referred to as the "Ione Parks and Recreation Commission."

The purpose of the commission is to advise the city council on all matters relating to public parks and facilities and recreation matters and services.

The authority of the commission to act in an advisory capacity is to be interpreted broadly, i.e., the scope of investigation, research and recommendations may pertain to any facet of public parks and recreation activities. The commission may investigate matters on its own or at the direction of the city council. No single councilperson may direct the commission towards specific interests, but the majority of the city council at a public meeting of the city council may provide direction to the commission.

The commission shall be governed by by-laws approved by the city council.

(Ord. No. 530, 8-16-2022; Ord. 304 § 2, 1990)

A. The commission shall consist of five regular members and, depending upon interest, no more than two non-voting youth advisory commissioners.

B. No less than three of the five regular commissioners shall reside within the city limits.

C. No member of the commission shall be an elected official of the city, an appointed employee of the city, or a member of any other city commission appointed by the city council.

D. One member of the city council may be appointed by the mayor with approval of a majority of the city council to serve as an ex-officio member of the commission.

E. The city council may from time to time appoint advisory personnel to assist the commission. Such advisors shall not have voting privileges.

F. Youth advisory commissioners must be a resident of the City of Ione and be between 13 to 18 years of age.

(Ord. No. 530, 8-16-2022; Res. 981 § 1, 1996; Ord. 304 § 3, 1990)

A. Commissioners shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of a majority of the city council.

B. The commissioners, other than advisory personnel and ex-officio members, shall be appointed as follows:

1. Three of the regular five members first appointed shall be designated to serve the terms of one, two, and three years respectively from the date of their appointments and two shall be designated to serve for terms of four years from the date of their appointments.

2. All regular member successors shall be appointed for two-year terms. The term of office shall start on the fourth day of September and shall end on the third day of September two years from that initial date.

3. All regular members shall hold office until his or her successor has been appointed.

4. All youth advisory commissioners shall serve a one-year term from the date of their appointment.

C. Any commissioner who misses three consecutive meetings with unexcused absences may be requested by the commission, the city council, or the mayor to resign.

D. The first chairperson of the commission shall be designated by the mayor to serve a term of four years. Thereafter, the chairperson shall be elected annually at the commission's first meeting in September by the member of the commission. A vice-chairperson shall also be elected at that meeting.

(Ord. No. 530, 8-16-2022; Res. 1274 §§ 1, 2, 2001; Ord. 304 § 4, 1990)

A. The commission shall operate pursuant to by-laws approved by the city council.

B. The powers and functions of the commission may include:

1. Research, investigations, studies and analysis of parks and recreation matters;

2. Preparing and recommending policy matters for consideration by the city council;

3. Oversee implementation policies as directed by the city council;

4. Preparing and recommending master development plans and capital improvement plans for park facilities;

5. Preparing and recommending recreation service/activities programs;

6. Acting in its advisory capacity to recommend policy to the city council which will provide for improved park facilities and recreational activities, and the maintenance and operation of those facilities and services.

7. Youth advisory commissioners shall be appointed to represent the interest of Ione youth and are required to attend and participate in the meetings and events of the commission when applicable, which will also include the planning and preparation for events and community projects. Time commitments for events vary, but youth advisory commissioners must complete a minimum of 20 service hours per semester.

(Ord. No. 530, 8-16-2022; Ord. 304 § 5, 1990)

The parks and recreation commission shall meet regularly at City Hall, 1 East Main Street, on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Other meetings may be called from time to time in the manner required by law.

(Ord. No. 530, 8-16-2022; Res. 1336 § 1, 2002)