Rocklin Municipal Code Ch. 2.44 Parks and Recreation Commission

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1163, § 3, adopted February 14, 2023, changed the title of Ch. 2.44 from "Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission."

A parks and recreation commission is established as set out in this chapter and shall be governed by the rules and regulations set out in this chapter.

(Ord. 234 (part), 1970).

(Ord. No. 963, § 2, 7-27-2010; Ord. No. 1011, § 2, 4-8-2014; Ord. No. 1163, § 4, 2-14-2023)

The commission shall consist of five members.

(Ord. 435 § 3, 1980: Ord. 234 § 1, 1970).

Only residents of the city are eligible for membership on the commission.

(Ord. 234 § 2, 1970).

The city manager, or his or her designee, shall be an ex officio, nonvoting member of the commission.

(Ord. 534 § 1, 1985: Ord. 234 § 3, 1970).

Members of the parks and recreation commission shall serve terms of four years and until their successors are appointed, unless the term is modified by the mayor with the consent of the city council.

(Ord. 708 § 2, 1994: Ord. 234 § 4, 1970).

(Ord. No. 963, § 2, 7-27-2010; Ord. No. 1011, §§ 2, 3, 4-8-2014; Ord. No. 1163, § 5, 2-14-2023)

The compensation for a member of the parks and recreation commission shall be in an amount established by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 827 § 3, 2000: Ord. 626 § 2, 1990: Ord. 558 § 3, 1986).

(Ord. No. 963, § 2, 7-27-2010; Ord. No. 1011, § 2, 4-8-2014; Ord. No. 1163, § 6, 2-14-2023)

If any member of the commission fails to attend three consecutive meetings, without due cause, such failure shall be deemed to constitute the retirement of such member. The chairman or the vice chairman of the commission shall forthwith notify the council of the fact, and the position held by the member shall be declared vacant.

(Ord. 234 § 6, 1970).

The second Wednesday of each month is designated as the regular meeting date of the commission unless that date falls on a legal holiday, in which case the following day shall be the meeting date.

(Ord. 749 § 1, 1996: Ord. 234 § 7, 1970).

The first regular meeting in January of every year shall be an organizational meeting, at which time the commission shall elect its own chairman, vice chairman and secretary, who shall serve in such positions for a period of one year or until their successors are chosen.

(Ord. 534 § 2, 1985: Ord. 234 § 8, 1970).

Special meetings of the parks and recreation commission may be called by the chair, upon the written request of at least three members or upon the request of the council acting through either the mayor or the city manager. Notice of a special meeting shall be given at least twenty-four hours in advance of such special meeting, either in writing or by telephone.

(Ord. 234 § 9, 1970).

(Ord. No. 963, § 2, 7-27-2010; Ord. No. 1011, § 2, 4-8-2014; Ord. No. 1163, § 7, 2-14-2023)

All meetings of the parks and recreation commission shall be held in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.

(Ord. 234 § 10, 1970).

(Ord. No. 963, § 2, 7-27-2010; Ord. No. 1011, § 2, 4-8-2014; Ord. No. 1163, § 8, 2-14-2023)

The parks and recreation commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the city council in matters pertaining to parks and recreation. The city council shall set forth the specific duties of the parks and recreation commission by resolution, as may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. No. 1163, § 9, 2-14-2023)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1163, § 9, adopted February 14, 2023, repealed the former § 2.44.110, and enacted a new § 2.44.110 as set out herein. The former § 2.44.110 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. 234, § 11, 1970; Ord. No. 963, § 2, adopted June 27, 2010; Ord. No. 1011, § 2, adopted April 8, 2014; and Ord. No. 1051, § 1, adopted March 8, 2016.

There shall be appointed to the parks and recreation commission a youth commissioner. The youth commissioner shall be at least age sixteen, a resident of Rocklin, and enrolled as a junior or senior in high school. The youth commissioner will serve a one-year term from July 1 to June 30 the following year. The youth commissioner is a non-voting member of the parks and recreation commission, and is not included for the purpose of determining a quorum.

(Ord. No. 1117, § 3, 8-13-2019; Ord. No. 1163, § 10, 2-14-2023)