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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CENTRAL POINT MUNICIPAL CODE 2.18
PARK COMMISSION
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT, OREGON, DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Central Point Municipal Code Chapter 2.18 which is to be amended to
include the following new sections and amendments to the current sections.
CHAPTER 2.18
PARK COMMISSION
2.18.010 Established - Membership - Terms. There is established a Central Point
park commission of not less than five members who shall be appointed annually by the
City.fflayff,'LO SeFVe tint'! December 3+t-efeae4jea-,� The mayeF shall appeint a chairman e
the park commission. Go ......... issssiocnirniernbers must reside vVithil-I thee composed of 7 and
no more than 11 members who shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the city
council, but who shall not be council members, officers or employees of the city of Central
Point. Park Commissioner's will serve three year terms. Each member of the commission shall
have a demonstrated interest in parks, open space and recreation matters. At least seventy-
five percent of commission members shall be residents of Central Point. Each year, before the
first regular meeting of the park commission, the mayor shall appoint a commission
chairperson. The chairperson shall hold office for one year.
2.18.020 Purpose and Duties.
tothe council on matters pertaining to the aequis-l-LIO-11 a -lid, devMVITMIL Of pubt— F--,, 5--.—ays,
open spaces, museturis and recreational and cultural facilities forthe enjoyinentof the citizens Vf the
city, shali rnak' , such other recommendation mid fbinrulate and suggest such other peflicies � It Allay
misider best strited to assist the council in develop, A
cultural values which best serve the-pubulle interest, shall perl'urm Stich other related duties as trray
The purpose of the park commission shall be to
advise the city council on matters relating to the activities of the parks and recreation
department, excluding daily administrative operations. The park commission shall act as
advisor to the council on matters pertaining to the acquisition and development of public
parks, greenways, open spaces, and recreational and cultural facilities and programs and shall
make such other recommendations and formulate and suggest such other policies as it may
consider best suited to assist the council in developing and preserving aesthetic, recreational
and cultural values which serve the public interest; and shall perform such other related duties
as may from time to time be assigned by the council. Examples of the commission's duties are:
A. Advise the city council on planning and policy matters pertaining to:
1. The goals and services provided by the parks and recreation
department.
2. The City Parks Master Plan and the future delivery of services by the
parks and recreation department.
3. The construction and renovation of capital facilities of parks and
recreation department.
4. Joint action projects with other public or private parks and recreation
entities.
B. Review state legislative proposals that may affect the operation of parks and
recreation.
C. Review the recommendations for capital improvements and operations relating
to the parks and recreation department. Receive community input concerning
parks and recreation activities.
D. Review and comment on fund-raising efforts on behalf of the parks and
recreation department.
The park commission shall not have the power or authority to cause the expenditure of city
funds or to bind the city to any written or implied contract.
2.18.030 Meetings Thepark commission shall adopt such rules
A. The park commission shall establish a
regular time, date and place of meeting and shall hold at least one regular meeting per
calendar quarter.
B. The commission may establish rules and procedures governing in accordance with Oregon
Public Meetings Law.
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage this2�day of
2005. \.
Mayor Hank Williams
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City Recorder
Approved by me this day of , r Gl 2005.
Mayor Hank Williams
2 -ORDINANCE NUMBER (031005)