HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-OR-18 ORDINANCE NO. 83-0R-~
An Ordinance Concerning Public Parks and Recreation in
~he city of Jeffersonville, Indiana, as Authorized by
IC 36-10-3.
SECTION I
Under the provision of IC 36-10-3 there is hereby reestablished
a ~unicipal Department of Parks and Recreation. SECTION II
A Park and Recreation Board shall be created composed of:
1. Four (4) members appointed by the mayor on the basis of
their interest in and knowledge of parks and recreation.
No more than two (2) members shall be of the same poli-
tical party.
2.One (1) ex officio member who is a member of and
appointed by the board of school trustees.
3. One (1) ex officio member who is a member of and
appointed by the library district board.
The library district and school boards shall fill any vacancies
of their ex officio members. Ex officio board members have all the
rights of regular members, including the right to vote. SECTION III
Upon establishment of the board, the terms of the members initially
appointed shall be:
1. One (1) member for a term of one (1) year,
2. One (1) member for a term of two (2) years,
3. One (1) member for a term of three (3) years, and
4. One (1) member for a term of four (4) years.
As a term expires, each new appointment shall be made by the
mayor for a term of four (4) years. All terms expire on the first
Monday in January, but a member shall continue in office until his
successor is appointed. If an appointment for a new term is not
made by the mayor by the first Monday in April, the incumbent shall
serve another term. If a vacancy occurs, the mayor shall appoint
a new member for the remainder of the unexpired term.
SECTION ~V
At its first regular meeting in each year, the Board shall elect
a president and vice-president. The vice-president shall have authority
to act as the president of the Board during the a~sence or disability
of the president. The Board may select a secretary either from within
or without its own membership.
SECTION V
The Board shall have the power to perform all acts necessary to
acquire and develop sites and facilities and to conduct such programs
as are generally understood to be park and recreation functions. In
addition the Board shall have all the powers and duties listed in
IC 36-10-3.
SECTION VI
The Board shall prepare and submit an annual budget in the
same manner as other departments of city government as prescribed
by the State Board of Accounts. The Board may accept gifts, donations,
and subsidies for park and recreation purposes.
SECTION VII
Ail other ordinances, resolution or parts thereof in conflict
with the provisions and intent of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION VIII
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage, and approval, according to the laws of the State of
Indiana.
Adopted this / .day of August,_1983. /~/~/~.
Presented by me as Clerk-Treasurer to the Mayor of said City
of jeffersonville, this / day of Augu?, 1983. / lk
CLERK-TREASUrE ~'
Approved and signed by me this / day of August, 1983.