[Ord. No. 97-102 §1, 7-30-1997]
There is hereby created a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of St. Charles County with all the duties and responsibilities outlined herein as well as those authorized in Article I of this Chapter governing advisory boards and commissions.
[Ord. No. 97-102 §2, 7-30-1997]
The Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the County Executive
and County Council to study and make plans and recommendations for
the acquisition, development and maintenance of properties, facilities
and programs for a progressive parks system. The Board shall investigate
and evaluate issues related to parks and recreation planning, program
priorities and parks management and make appropriate recommendations.
[Ord. No. 97-102 §§3—6, 7-30-1997]
A.
The
Board shall identify, analyze and promote new and existing park land
opportunities and shall make recommendations to the County Executive
and County Council on the supervision, improvement, care and custody
of County parks.
B.
The
Board shall work to advance the objectives outlined in the St. Charles
County Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Open Space Plan and make
periodic reports to the County Executive and the County Council concerning
the progress toward the goals of the park plan.
C.
The
Board shall make recommendations regarding funding decisions and program
priorities to be included in the County's annual parks and recreation
budget and will make recommendations on user fees and permit rates
to the County Executive and the County Council annually.
D.
The
Board shall promote community awareness of parks and recreation facilities
and programs through public information and community education activities.
The Board shall also solicit citizen input to identify park and recreation
concerns and needs of individuals, organizations and political subdivisions
throughout the County.
[Ord. No. 97-102 §7, 7-30-1997; Ord. No. 09-010 §1, 1-27-2009]
A.
The
Board membership shall consist of nine (9) members, one (1) from each
County Council District and two (2) at-large members. The initial
members shall serve staggered terms beginning October 1, 1997, three
(3) members serving an initial term of one (1) year, three (3) members
serving an initial term of two (2) years and three (3) members serving
a term of three (3) years each. All succeeding appointments thereafter
shall be for a term of three (3) years.
B.
The Director of Parks and Recreation and a designated member of the County Council shall serve as ex-officio members of the Board. No elected officials may serve on the Board as a voting member. Each member shall be appointed by the County Executive with approval of the Council pursuant to Ordinance 94-140 and St. Charles County Charter Article V, Section 5.104 (1992). Any vacancy on the Board shall be filled by appointment and approval in like manner for the unexpired portion of the term.
[Ord. No. 97-102 §8, 7-30-1997]
The Board shall meet not less than once quarterly. All Board
meetings and business shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter
610, RSMo.
[Ord. No. 97-102 §9, 7-30-1997]
A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business, and a majority of the Board shall be necessary to pass
any motion or resolution brought before the Board.
[Ord. No. 97-102 §10, 7-30-1997]
Each member of the Board shall serve without pay, but shall
be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in performing
official duties as provided by ordinance.
[Ord. No. 97-102 §11, 7-30-1997]
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall arrange secretarial
assistance to the Board.
