[Adopted 4-16-2008 by Ord. No. 2789]
There is hereby created, pursuant to Section 2708 of the Borough Code, a board to be known as the "Wilkinsburg Parks and Recreation Advisory Board."
Purpose: to assist the Borough Council to develop the Parks and Recreation mission and serve as a liaison between the Borough, the Wilkinsburg School District and the residents of Wilkinsburg.
The Board shall be composed of seven residents of the Borough. Each member shall have one vote. Five members shall be appointed by Wilkinsburg Borough Council; two members shall be appointed by the Wilkinsburg School District.
The Borough Council and the Board of Directors of the Wilkinsburg School District, in accordance with the following procedures, shall appoint members of the Board:
A. 
Board members shall serve for terms of five years or until their successors are appointed, except that members first appointed shall be appointed so that the terms of not more than two members expire annually. All persons appointed shall serve their full terms unless they voluntarily resign or are removed by the Borough Council for dereliction or neglect of duty. Vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be for the unexpired term and shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
B. 
Whenever possible, due consideration will be given to representation from various geographic sections within the Borough, so that all members shall not be from the same general area.
Members of the Board shall receive no compensation for their services but may be reimbursed by the Borough for all expenses incurred in performing their duties.
The Board is to be advisory and shall coordinate its activities with the elected officials, the Planning Commission, and other such local governmental bodies.
The members of the Board shall elect a Chairperson and Secretary and select all other necessary officers to serve for a period of one year. The Board may adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of all business within its jurisdiction and exercise powers and functions concerning parks and recreation facilities as may be delegated to it by the Borough Council.
A. 
Regular meetings will be held monthly, to be determined no later than the last meeting in December.
B. 
All regular meetings are held at the Wilkinsburg Borough Building, 605 Ross Avenue, Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania.
C. 
The first regular meeting in January of each year is the organizational meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to elect officers, review the annual report and all other business.
D. 
Four voting members constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting.
E. 
Board action requires the concurrence of a majority of voting members present at a properly convened meeting with a quorum in attendance. The Board is not required to take action on any matter that was not specifically listed on the agenda.
F. 
All meetings are open to the public and shall be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See now 65 Pa. C.S.A. § 701 et seq.
G. 
The following shall be the order of business of the Board. These rules of order may be suspended and any matters considered or postponed by Board action.
(1) 
Call to order.
(2) 
Public portion.
(3) 
Prior meeting minutes.
(4) 
Committee reports.
(5) 
Department reports.
(6) 
Old business.
(7) 
New business.
(8) 
Board member comments.
(9) 
Adjournment.
H. 
The Borough Manager shall prepare and distribute an agenda for all meetings. Any member or other person may request that the Borough Manager include an item on the agenda. Requests shall be submitted to the Borough at least seven calendar days prior to the meeting date.
The Board shall have the following powers:
A. 
Identify the open space, recreation, and park and trail needs of the Borough.
B. 
Plan and supervise recreation programs approved by the Borough Council.
C. 
Recommend plans, programs, and policies regarding the provision of recreation and park services.
D. 
Advise the Borough Council in the acquisition and development of parklands.
E. 
Undertake recreation and park tasks as requested by the Borough Council.
The Board shall keep minutes of its meetings, which it shall submit to the Borough Council. The Board shall submit an annual report to the Borough Council, including an analysis of the adequacy and effectiveness of community recreation areas, facilities and leadership.
The Board, at such times as directed by the Borough Council, shall annually submit for approval to the Borough Council a proposed budget for the ensuing year, setting forth all proposed expenditures, salaries, and programs with sufficient justification. The Board shall not in any manner obligate the Borough Council for the payment of any Borough funds until the same is appropriated by the Borough Council.
The Board shall at all times comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, policies and regulations as may be adopted from time to time governing the Borough.
The Board shall not discriminate in any manner against any person by reason of race, color, national origin, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, handicap, or political affiliation.