San Diego County Municipal Code Art. XVI D San Diego County Parks Advisory Committee

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*Note -- Article XVI-D, Sections 287--287.11, SAN DIEGO COUNTY PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, added by Ord. No. 7565 (N.S.), effective 1-12-89.

Cross reference(s) -- Definitions, § 20 et seq.; general rules, § 50 et seq.

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There is hereby created and established the San Diego County Parks Advisory Committee. This Committee is established to advise the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Administrative Officer and County Department of Parks and Recreation on programs, issues and long-range budget items pertaining to the Department of Parks and Recreation as defined in Section 287.8, Duties and Responsibilities.

The Committee shall consist of ten (10) members demonstrating interest and expertise in park land use issues. Each Supervisor shall nominate two (2) members, who shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The members shall serve during their terms at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors and any member may be removed at any time by a majority vote of the Board of Supervisors or by any member‘s failure to meet the regularly scheduled meeting attendance requirements.

Cross reference(s) -- Appointment and removal, § 52.

(1) An employee of the County shall not serve on the Committee.

(2) No person shall be appointed to the Committee if by reason of such employment a conflict of interest could arise. Appointment by the Court of an attorney to represent an individual shall not be considered a conflict of interest.

Members shall serve a term of office concurrent with the term of office of their nominating Supervisor. The terms shall expire on the date of expiration of the term of the nominating member of the Board of Supervisors or at such time as said member of the Board of Supervisors ceases to hold office, whichever first occurs. Any member whose term has expired hereunder shall continue to discharge the duties as a member until a successor has been appointed and qualified. The reelection of a member of the Board of Supervisors for a succeeding term shall not automatically extend the term of any committee member.

A vacancy shall occur on the happening of any of the following events before the expiration of the term:

(1) The death of the incumbent.

(2) The resignation of the incumbent.

(3) Unexcused absences from more than one-third of the regularly scheduled meetings in any 12-month period or three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings.

(4) Or for any reason specified in Government Code Section 1770.

When a vacancy occurs as the result of missing one-third of the regularly scheduled meetings in one 12-month period or three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings, both the member and the nominating Supervisor shall be notified by the Committee Chairperson. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with Section 287.1.

Vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term of the member being replaced.

(a) Officers. The Committee shall annually select from its membership a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson. The officers shall serve for a calendar year.

(b) Rules. The Committee shall prepare and adopt the necessary rules and regulations for the conduct of its business.

(c) Quorum. A majority of members currently appointed to the Committee shall constitute a quorum. A majority of members in attendance shall be required to carry any motion or approval.

(d) Minutes. The Committee shall keep written minutes of its meetings, a copy of which shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.

(e) Meetings. The Committee shall establish a regular meeting schedule and shall give public notice of the time and place of meetings in compliance with the requirements of the Brown Act. All meetings of the Committee shall be open and public and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meetings of the Committee.

(Amended by Ord. No. 9031 (N.S.), effective 5-28-99)

(a) Ad Hoc Committees. The Committee may appoint ad hoc committees for the purpose of carrying out the functions and duties of the Committee. Any ad hoc committee appointed shall consist of not fewer than three members, including at least one Committee member. The actions and recommendations of ad hoc committees shall not be deemed the action of the Committee of its members.

(b) Volunteer and Consultant Services. The Committee shall engage the services of volunteer workers and consultants without salary as it may find necessary from time to time. Service of an individual as a volunteer worker or as a consultant shall not be considered as service for or employment by the County.

Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation. Committee members shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in performing their duties under this Article, including mileage reimbursement in accordance with Administrative Code Sections 472 and 484.

The Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

(1) To develop recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, Chief Administrative Officer, and Department of Parks and Recreation as appropriate regarding significant program and budgetary issues.

(2) To review and comment on Policies and Programs from the County Department of Parks and Recreation regarding the impact of such policies or programs on County parks use, fees, and plans within the County region.

(3) To hold public hearings as necessary to provide information on public sentiments regarding program needs and budgetary issues relating to parks and park design and development in the County.

(4) To perform such other duties as may be assigned to the Committee by the Board of Supervisors.

(Amended by Ord. No. 9726 (N.S.), effective 8-12-05)

Cross reference(s) -- Powers and duties of officers, boards, and commissions, § 51.

The Committee shall make available to the Board of Supervisors its findings and recommendations on parks issues, and submit a written annual report of its activities to the Board of Supervisors by December 31 of each year.

The Chief Administrative Officer shall ensure the provision of the necessary staff assistance to the Parks Advisory Committee.

This Article shall be reviewed as a part of the regularly scheduled sunset review process.

(Amended by Ord. No. 9031 (N.S.), effective 5-28-99)