§ 50-61. Organization, procedures.

(a)

Election of officers. The members of the parks and recreation board shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman to preside in the absence of the chairman. Such election shall take place at the first meeting of the board of each calendar year.

(b)

Responsibilities of chairman. The chairman shall be responsible for the orderly running of all meetings, should direct the preparation of all reports and should make all necessary reports to the city council. In the event of a tie vote on any matter properly before the board, the chairman shall cast a tie-breaking vote.

(c)

Minutes. The city recording secretary shall be responsible for keeping and recording minutes. A copy of the minutes of each meeting shall be kept on file in the city clerk's office.

(d)

Quorum; rules of order. The presence of six or more members shall constitute a quorum of the board necessary to take action or conduct business. The board shall adopt Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, or such other written rules and procedures as may be desirable and necessary to promote and effectuate the purposes, objectives and business of the board in an orderly, timely and productive manner.

(e)

Compensation. Members of the board shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for such travel, mileage, per diem or other expenses as may be authorized by the city council.

(Code 1981, § 14-35; Ord. No. 1996-19, § 1, 7-16-96; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 4, 3-7-00; Ord. No. 2012-6, § 2, 4-17-12)