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Chapter 2.24 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
2.24.010 Board created.
2.24.020 Board membership.
2.24.030 Appointment of members – Terms.
2.24.040 Resignation, removal and vacancy.
2.24.050 Officers.
2.24.060 Meetings.
2.24.070 Authority and duties.
There is hereby created a city of Puyallup parks and recreation board. The word “board” shall be deemed to mean the city of Puyallup parks and recreation board whenever used in this chapter. (Ord. 3160 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3001 § 1, 2012).
The membership of the board shall consist of seven members and all members shall be residents of the city of Puyallup. (Ord. 3160 § 2, 2018; Ord. 3001 § 1, 2012).
(5) Terms shall be staggered so that approximately half of the terms expire every two years. Specifically, four terms shall expire in one year, and three terms shall expire two years thereafter. (Ord. 3139 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 3070 § 1, 2014; Ord. 3001 § 1, 2012).
(5) Vacant appointed positions shall be filled by mayoral appointment and vacant elected positions shall be filled pursuant to the applicable election method set forth in this chapter and RCW 41.26.110. (Ord. 3001 § 1, 2012).
(3) If the office of the chairperson becomes vacant, the vice chairperson shall assume the responsibilities of said office and shall serve in said capacity until the board elects officers during the next term. In the event such a vacancy occurs, the board shall elect a new vice chairperson who shall serve until the board elects officers during the next term. (Ord. 3001 § 1, 2012).
(5) The public shall be notified of upcoming board meetings and the preliminary agenda for each meeting. Such notice may include, but is not limited to, written notification to the city’s official newspaper, publication of a notice in the official newspaper, posting of upcoming meeting agendas, or such other processes as the board determines will satisfy the intent of this requirement. (Ord. 3001 § 1, 2012).
(1) Serve in an advisory capacity to the city council through the parks and recreation director, or designee, concerning the city’s recreation programs and park system;
(2) Assess the recreation needs of all of the residents of the city;
(3) Consider the programs offered by the city to its residents and provide recommendations;
(4) Review the maintenance practices of the parks division and provide recommendations;
(5) Examine the rules, regulations, and procedures for the operation of the parks and recreation department and provide recommendations;
(6) Provide recommendations concerning budget matters that impact the parks and recreation department;
(7) Provide recommendations for the beautification, improvement, and management of all public squares, parks, park drives, cemeteries and recreation grounds and facilities;
(8) Review the adequacy of park and recreational lands, and propose the acquisition of additional lands and grounds for park and recreation purposes;
(9) From time to time, receive citizens’ input concerning any matter which the board is considering or may consider;
(10) Make recommendations regarding adoption of, or amendments to, the parks and recreation element of the comprehensive plan;
(11) Consider matters brought before the board by the parks and recreation department; and
(12) Organize itself, establish committees and subcommittees and adopt rules and procedures necessary to accomplish its purpose. (Ord. 3160 § 3, 2018; Ord. 3001 § 1, 2012).