[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Jefferson 10-5-2022 by Ord. No. 22-21. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Trails Committee shall consist of up to 15 members, to be appointed by the Mayor, who shall be either residents of the Township of Jefferson or own or operate a business within the Township of Jefferson. In addition, the Mayor or designee, the Recreation Director, and the Parks Director shall be members of the Trails Committee. The terms of the citizen members shall be three years each, except that the terms of not more than three members shall expire in any one year. The noncitizen members shall serve during the term of their office.
A. 
The Trails Committee shall make recommendations to the Mayor and Council as to the establishment and maintenance of trail systems and related recreational activity for the Township of Jefferson.
B. 
A Chairperson shall be appointed by the Trails Committee and serve for a term of one year, beginning January 1.
C. 
The Trails Committee will assist in locating grants and alternative funding for the establishment and maintenance of trails.
The Trails Committee shall meet at least four times per year at the Township Municipal Building or Township Health Center. All meetings shall be open to the public. The Committee shall file a yearly report with the Mayor and Council as to its progress and recommendations. It may file additional reports as it deems necessary.