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To: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
From: Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Director
Date: February 12, 2016
Subject: Officer Appointments
Background
The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Bylaws call for the appointment of the
officer positions of Chair and Vice -Chair. The position descriptions and appointment procedures as
extracted from the bylaws are below:
F. Officers
1. Officers — The officers of the Parks Commission for shall be and their duties shall include:
a. Chair
1) Shall preside over the Parks Commission, and be charged with all powers and duties pertaining
to such presiding officers.
2) Shall preserve order and decorum, and in case of disorderly conduct or disturbance in the
audience, may order the area to be cleared.
3) Shall have general control, except as provided by rule or law of the portion of the municipal
building being used by the Parks Commission at the time of Parks Commission meetings.
4) Shall from time to time represent the Parks Commission at City Council meetings, other
organizations and to the public, subject to the implied direction set by the Parks Commission and
representing both majority and minority points of view on applicable issues.
5) Shall appoint members to the committees of the Parks Commission, if necessary.
6) Shall appoint acting officers of the Parks Commission and to generally supervise and direct the
work of the Commission.
7) May prepare and present an annual report to the City Council.
b. Vice -Chair
1) During the absence, disability, or disqualification of the Chair, the Vice -Chair shall exercise or
perform all the duties and be subject to all the responsibilities of the Chair.
2. Appointment and Election of Officers
a. Chair — The Chair of the Parks Commission shall be elected by the City Council Liaison with
ratification by the City Council.
b. Vice -Chair — The Vice -Chair of the Parks Commission shall be elected by the Parks Commission.
b. Term — Each officer shall be elected by the Parks Commission at the annual meeting to serve a term
of one (1) year or until a successor is duly elected.
c. Vacancy — Should any officer, other than the Chair, vacate his/her office by resignation or other valid
reason, the Chair may appoint a member to act in and carry out the duties of the vacated office until
the Parks Commission fills the vacancy by election.
Recommendation
Nominate commissioners and vote for Vice -Chair position.