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City of Lake Ozark, MO
Miller County
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[R.O. 1994 § 420.005; Ord. No. 2003-07 § 1(450.000), 3-11-2003; Ord. No. 2003-23 § 1(450.000), 6-22-2003]
There is hereby established within the City of Lake Ozark, Missouri, an advisory board to be known as the Park and Recreation Board. The Park and Recreation Board shall consist of six (6) voting members.
[R.O. 1994 § 420.010; Ord. No. 2003-07 § 1(450.010), 3-11-2003; Ord. No. 2003-23 § 1(450.010), 6-22-2003]
A. 
Membership. The ex officio members and six (6) voting members shall be as follows:
1. 
Aldermen representative. One (1) Board of Aldermen representative, appointed by the Mayor and approved by a majority of the Board of Aldermen.
2. 
Citizen Members. Four (4) citizen members who reside within the City limits, appointed by the Mayor and approved by a majority of the Board of Aldermen with initial terms as follows: one (1) member for four (4) years; one (1) member for three (3) years; one (1) member for two (2) years; one (1) member for one (1) year. All citizen members hereafter appointed shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years each.
3. 
At-Large Representative. One (1) at-large representative appointed by the Park and Recreation Board President and approved by a majority of the Park and Recreation Board. This representative may reside outside the City limits, however, he/she must reside within the School of the Osage R-11 School District. The initial term for this appointment is for one (1) year and shall be reappointed for terms of one (1) year at the first meeting in January.
4. 
Ex Officio Members. Mayor, City Administrator and Park and Recreation Director.
B. 
Compensation Of Membership. All members of the Park and Recreation Board shall serve without compensation.
C. 
Vacancy Of Membership.
1. 
Any vacancies in membership of the four (4) citizen members shall be filled for the unexpired term thereof by appointment by the Mayor and approval of a majority of the Board of Aldermen.
2. 
Any vacancy of membership of the one (1) at-large representative shall be filled for the unexpired term thereof by appointment by the Park and Recreation Board President, which shall be approved by a majority of the members of the Park and Recreation Board.
D. 
Removal Of Membership.
1. 
Any citizen member or at-large representative member is subject to removal for cause, said cause shall be stated in writing and only after public hearing as to said cause.
2. 
Any citizen member or at-large representative member who is absent for three (3) consecutive meetings or five (5) meetings in a calendar year shall be removed and the vacancy filled as outlined herein.
E. 
Rules Of Membership. No member of any other board or commission of the City of Lake Ozark, Missouri, shall be appointed to the Park and Recreation Board except as outlined herein.
[R.O. 1994 § 420.020; Ord. No. 2003-07 § 1(450.020), 3-11-2003; Ord. No. 2003-23 § 1(450.020), 6-22-2003]
A. 
Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting.
B. 
The following officers shall be voted on and established annually at the first meeting in January of each year: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
C. 
The Park and Recreation Board President shall conduct and preside at all meetings; if the President is absent the Vice President shall conduct; and if the President and Vice President are absent, the Secretary shall conduct.
[R.O. 1994 § 420.030; Ord. No. 2003-07 § 1(450.030), 3-11-2003; Ord. No. 2003-23 § 1(450.030), 6-22-2003]
A. 
The Park and Recreation Board shall hold regular meetings as established by the Park and Recreation Board.
B. 
The Park and Recreation Board may make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen on City sponsored recreational and cultural programs and events.
C. 
The Park and Recreation Board shall make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen on the improvement, care, maintenance and operation of the City of Lake Ozark's park and recreation system and facilities.
D. 
The Park and Recreation Board may adopt bylaws, rules and regulations for its orderly conduct and business.
[R.O. 1994 § 420.040; Ord. No. 2003-07 § 1(450.040), 3-11-2003; Ord. No. 2003-23 § 1(450.040), 6-22-2003]
The City Administrator or his/her designee shall administer to the activities and operation of the Park and Recreation Department. The City Administrator shall outline the Park and Recreation Director position and duties.