2006R02-Creation of Parks and Recreation Board
RESOLUTION NO. nfi-R-n?
A RESOLUTION CREATING A PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD AND PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE,
ORGANIZATION, APPOINTMENT AND DUTIES OF THE
BOARD.
WHEREAS, one of the guiding principles of the comprehensive land plan
of the City of Schertz is that there is an increasing need for recreational activities
for all ages in the City of Schertz and
WHEREAS, there is a need for input from the citizens of Schertz to assist
the city management in the development of recreational areas and programs,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
There is hereby created in and for the City, a board which shall be called
the "City of Schertz Parks and Recreation Advisory Board" for the purpose of
acting as an advisory board to the City Council, concerning parks and recreation
in the City.
Section 1: ComDosition - ADDointment and Terms
The Parks and Recreation Board shall be composed of nine (9) members who
shall be appointed by the City Council. Board members will be appointed for
staggered two (2) year terms. If any member of the Board shall be absent from
scheduled meetings more than three (3) times without prior notification to the
chairman of the board during any twelve (12) month period, the third (3rd)
absence shall be construed as the member's resignation from the board for all
purposes. All members will represent the entire City, however positions will be
numbered and initially all the odd numbered positions will serve a two year term
and all the even numbered positions will serve a one year term. Thereafter, all
terms will be 2-year terms. The positions will be randomly assigned at the first
board meeting.
Section 2:
Oualification of Members
Any member appointed to the parks and recreation board shall be a resident of the
City and 18 years of age or older. It is the intent of the City Council that
members shall, by reason of diversity, constitute a board that is broadly
representative of the community.
Section 3: Members to Serve without ComDensation
The members of the Board shall serve without compensation.
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Section 4: Removal of Members
Any member of the Board may be removed from such membership at any time by
the City Council.
Section 5: ResDonsibilitv - Duties
The primary responsibility of the Board shall be to advise the city council of the
current and future needs of the city in regard to parks and recreation. Its duties
are to recommend plans for developing, establishing, and expanding the City's
park system and to interpret the attitudes and recreational needs of the City's
residents. The parks and recreation board shall adopt such rules and regulations,
as it may deem best for its efficient operation.
Section 6: Meetin2s - Quorum
The board shall fix the time and place for its meetings, provided that the Board
shall meet at least once each month. Any four (4) members of the Board
constitute a quorum necessary to cause official action to be taken on any matter.
All meetings shall be open to the public, and notice of meetings shall be given and
meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Section 7: Staff Liaison
The community services director serves as staff liaison to the Board.
All recommendations concerning current and future needs shall be made to the
community services director, who in turn shall convey such recommendations to
the City Council.
Section 8: Board Cannot Bind City Council
The Board shall act in an advisory capacity only and shall not have the authority
to bind or obligate City Council in any manner whatsoever concerning the
establishment and maintenance of park and recreation facilities in the city.
ATTEST:
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r, City Secretary