TITLE 12 PARKS AND RECREATION Cha tp ers: 12.04 Parks and Recreation Commission 12.08 Rules and Regulations for Hudspeth Lake/Ozark City Lake CHAPTER 12.04 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Sections: 12.04.01 Established 12.04.02 Members 12.04.03 Powers and duties 12.04.01 Established There is hereby created and established a Commission consisting of five (5)members, to be known as the Parks and Recreation Commission. (Ord.No. 91-4, Sec. 1.) 12.04.02 Members A. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor of the city of Ozark with confirmation of the appointments by the City Council of the city of Ozark. B. The original five (5)members shall be appointed to terms of one (1),two (2), three (3), four(4), and five (5)years so that one commissioner's term will expire each year. Terms of office thereafter shall be for five (5) years. All vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms of the member whose office is vacant in the same manner as such member received the original appointment. C. The members of said Parks and Recreation Commission shall be qualified electors of the city of Ozark. 165 D. After a member of the Commission fails to attend three(3) consecutive meetings, unless excused by the vote of said Commission his membership shall automatically terminate, and his successor shall be appointed in the same manner as his predecessor. A member of the Commission may be removed from office by two thirds (2/3) vote of the City Council of the city of Ozark. E. All of the members of said Commission shall serve without compensation. Members may be reimbursed for their actual expenses,including travel, lodging, and meal expenses incurred while on official business of the Commission,which has had prior approval by the City Council of the city of Ozark. F. Immediately after appointment and qualification, until their successors qualify, the Commission shall organize by electing a chairman,vice-chairman, and a secretary. G. Meetings shall be held as needed. Any three (3)members of the Commission may call a meeting after giving seven(7) or more day's notice of such a meeting to all members. Three (3)members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (Ord. No. 91-4, Sec. 2.) 12.04.03 Powers and duties The Commission shall have the following powers and duties: A. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council of the city of Ozark in promoting, aiding, encouraging and conducting public recreation, including the development of recreation and park facilities and programs. B. Act in advisory capacity to the City Council of the city of Ozark in planning maintenance, development and operation of all recreation areas and facilities owned, controlled or leased by the city. C. Formulated and recommended to the City Council of the city of Ozark general policies related to the purposes of the Commission and adopt by laws, rules and regulations, subject to the approval of the City Council of the city of Ozark, as the Commission may require to facilitate the operation of a recreation and parks system. D. At the request of the Mayor, cause a budget to be prepared and submitted to the City Council of the city of Ozark annually on or before November 1,providing for the costs of maintenance and operation of the recreation and park facilities and programs for the ensuing year. The budget shall contain estimates and recommendations for such long term capital outlay projects as may be necessary to provide for an orderly development of recreation and parks areas and facilities. 166 E. Study and make recommendations on the acquisition and development of recreation areas and facilities such as pavilions,ball fields,playgrounds,parks, campsites, concessions and other centers of recreation. F. Interpret the function and operation of recreation and parks services to public officials and to the general public to the end that the services receive adequate financial support from the public and private sources. (Ord.No. 91-4, Sec. 3.) CHAPTER 12.08 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HUDSPETH LAKE/OZARK CITYLAKE Sections: 12.08.01 Adopted by reference 12.08.01 Adopted by reference The document entitled"Rules and Regulations Hudspeth Lake/Ozark City Lake" and setting forth misdemeanor penalty provisions for violations is hereby incorporated herein and adopted by reference as if set forth herein word for word. (Ord.No. 2002-9, Sec. 1.) 167