[R.O. 1993 § 130.010; Ord. No. 2072 § 1, 9-4-1984]
An Advisory Park Commission is hereby created for the City of Charleston, Missouri.
[R.O. 1993 § 130.020; Ord. No. 2072 § 2, 9-4-1984]
A. 
The Advisory Park Commission shall consist of five (5) members, said members to be appointed by the Mayor. The original appointees to the Commission shall serve for the following terms: one (1) member shall serve for a term of five (5) years, one (1) for a term of four (4) years, one (1) for a term of three (3) years, one (1) for a term of two (2) years, and one (1) for a term of one (1) year.
B. 
Terms Of Office. All subsequent terms shall be for a period of five (5) years. All terms of office shall expire on the 30th day of April; provided, however, that members shall continue to hold office until their successors are appointed.
C. 
Residents Of City — Removal Of Members. Members shall be residents of the City of Charleston. Once appointed, Commission members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council and any member may be removed, with or without cause, by action of the City Council.
D. 
Vacancies. Vacancies in the Commission, occasioned by removal, resignation or otherwise, shall be reported to the City Council and be filled in like manner as other appointments.
[R.O. 1993 § 130.030; Ord. No. 2072 § 3, 9-4-1984]
A. 
The Advisory Park Commission is hereby charged with the following duties and responsibilities:
1. 
To determine the park and recreational needs of the City through such studies and surveys as deemed necessary and appropriate.
2. 
To develop long-range capital improvement plans for the development of City parks and recreational facilities and to present such plans for consideration to the City Council.
[R.O. 1993 § 130.040; Ord. No. 2072 § 4, 9-4-1984]
The Commission shall exercise no control over City park funds other than as is expressly granted by the City Council. Neither shall the Commission become involved in the daily operation of City park and recreation programs.