Chapter 2.40 — RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION

There is created and established a recreation and park commission which is named "Susanville recreation and park commission" and which is hereinafter referred to as the "commission." (Prior code § 2.16)

• A. The commission shall consist of seven members who shall serve without compensation and who shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. The mayor shall consider appointments to the commission on the basis of an interest by the potential member in one, or more, of the following areas: parks/trees, schools (elementary and high school), college, culture/arts, competitive sports, youth activities (day camp and day care), and seniors. Two members of the commission shall be appointed for two years, two members for three years, and three members for four years, to be determined by the mayor at the time the appointment is made. After completion of the initial term, subsequent members shall thereafter serve four-year terms from date of appointment.

• B. Meetings of the commission shall be held not less often than quarterly on a date to be established by the commission. Should a commissioner be absent without the appropriate authorization by the commission for three consecutive meetings, regular or special, the seat shall automatically become vacant.

• C. Vacancies in the membership of the commission, due to the member's removal, resignation or other cause creating such vacancy, shall be filled as provided in subsection (a) of this section, except that the new member shall complete the former commissioner's unexpired term.

• D. Four members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

• E. The commission shall be subject to the state's conflict of interest laws and the Brown Act.

• F. A staff member shall perform the duties of the recreation and parks director and shall report to the public services director.

• G. The commission shall have the power and is encouraged to appoint standing committees to deal with issues that require resolution through a meeting process.

• H. A minimum of five members of the commission shall live within the city limits of the city of Susanville.

(Prior code § 2.17)

The superintendent of the elementary school district, superintendent of the high school district, superintendent of the college district, one high school student to be chosen by the high school, city recreation supervisor and city manager shall be ex officio members. (Prior code § 2.18)

The officers of the commission shall consist of a chairperson and vice chairperson to be elected by the commission from its own membership at the regular meeting in January. (Prior code § 2.21)

• A. Parks. Recommend policies and advise the city council and city staff on the acquisition, maintenance, development and use of park property and the promotion of park facilities in Susanville.

• B. Recreation. Recommend policies and advise the city council and city staff on the number, type, and operation of city recreation programs; on the development and use of city recreation

facilities and facilities that affect recreation opportunities in Susanville and Lassen County; and on ways to promote city recreation programs.

• C. Arts and Culture. Recommend policies and advise the city council and city staff on the promotion of arts and cultural activities and programs for all residents, and on the development and maintenance of facilities devoted to arts and culture.

• (Prior code § 2.23)

• A. The commission shall review annually the proposed budget to assure that there are adequate funds budgeted to provide the programs, and may make recommendations to the council on the proposed budget.

• B. The commission shall be responsible for review and recommendation of all projects that directly or indirectly impact the parks, recreation or arts/culture activities and facilities in Susanville.

• C. Under the jurisdiction of the city council, and with the approval of the city council, the commission may accept all gifts, donations, legacies or bequests, either real or personal property from any other source, public or private. All such money shall be deposited in the treasury of the city in the recreation fund and paid out with the approval of the city manager.

• (Prior code § 2.24)

The city council shall have the power to contribute funds for the purposes provided in this chapter in greater or lesser amounts than those contributed by the Lassen Community College District, the Lassen Union High School District or other school districts or agencies. (Prior code § 2.25)