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Resolution No. 11-28 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 11- A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD (PRAB) BYLAWS WHEREAS,the City has directed that all boards and committees adopt bylaws;and WHEREAS, the PRAB has been operating without formal bylaws, although some items typically addressed in bylaws are included in Tigard Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 2.12 entitled, "Park and Recreation Advisory Board," (Exhibit A);and WHEREAS,PRAB members and city staff developed PRAB bylaws, (Exhibit B),in accordance with the City's bylaw template;and WHEREAS, these bylaws are consistent with the provisions of TMC Chapter 2.12 and help to define the responsibilities and structure of the PRAB;and WHEREAS,the PRAB adopted these bylaws at its Apri111,2011,meeting. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that: SECTION 1: PRAB bylaws,as shown in Exhibit B,are hereby approved. SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage. 14— PASSED: This �w day of 2011. AT�6'r!City of Tigard ATTEST: City Recorder-City of Tigard RESOLUTION NO. 11- Page 1 I"Allibit .1 TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE Chapter 2.12 PARK AND RECREATION 2.12.020 Meetings. ADVISORY BOARD. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board Sections: shall hold meetings as needed, but shall not meet less than six times per year. Minutes of each 2.12.010 Appointments. meeting shall be prepared and submitted to the 2.12.020 Meetings. City Recorder not more than ten business days 2.12.030 Public Meetings. following a Park and Recreation Advisory Board 2.12.040 Advisory Capacity. meeting. (Ord. 03-02, Ord. 85-29 §1, 1985: Ord. 2.12.050 Terms Of Office. 79-93 §2(part), 1979: Ord. 72-66A §2, 1972: Ord. 2.12.060 Term Limits. 70-11 §2, 1970). 2.12.070 General Functions And Responsibilities. 2.12.030 Public Meetings. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board 2.12.010 Appointments. shall comply with the Oregon Public Meeting Law, meet on a regular basis and make A Park and Recreation Advisory Board is recommendations to the City Council as needed. created, hereinafter referred to as the "Park and (Ord. 03-02). Recreation Advisory Board." The Park and Recreation Advisory Board shall consist of seven 2.12.040 Advisory Capacity. persons, appointed by the City Council, not more than two of whom may be nonresidents of the The Park and Recreation Advisory Board City. Non-voting members of the Park and shall be advisory to the City Council on matters Recreation Advisory Board may be appointed by pertaining to the creation, operation and the Mayor upon the recommendation of the maintenance of recreation facilities under the Tigard-Tualatin School District Board and such jurisdiction of the City. The Park and Recreation other bodies as the Mayor deems would be Advisory Board shall not obligate any funds appropriate to contribute input to the Park and without first obtaining permission to do so from Recreation Advisory Board. All voting Park and the City Council. (Ord. 03-02, Ord. 79-93 Recreation Advisory Board members shall have §2(part), 1979: Ord. 70-11 §3, 1970). equal status in recommendation and voting powers. Park and Recreation Advisory Board 2.12.050 Terms Of Office. members shall receive no compensation. With the exception of the initial members, A Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, and a the terms of office of members of the Park and Secretary shall be elected by the membership at Recreation Advisory Board shall be four years to the start of each year. A Chairperson shall not expire June 30`h. The terms of the initial members serve consecutively for more than two years in of the Board shall be designated by the Mayor. said capacity. (Ord. 03-02, Ord. 80-45 §1(part), The Mayor shall appoint the initial members as 1980: Ord. 79-93 §2(part), 1979: Ord. 79-27 §2, follows: 1979: Ord. 78-12 §2, 1978: Ord. 72-66A §1, 1972: Ord. 70-11 §1, 1970). - Two members for a term of two years. - Two members for a term of three years. - Three members for a term of four years. 2-12-1 Code Update: 12103 TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE If any member resigns or is unable to serve the term for which the member was appointed, the vacancy will be filled as set forth by City Council resolution regarding the appointment of alternates to boards and committees. (Ord. 03-02, Ord. 79- 93 §2(part), 1979). 2.12.060 Term Limits. Members of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board shall be limited to two full consecutive terms not withstanding prior appointment to an unexpired term. (Ord. 03-02). 2.12.070 General Functions And Responsibilities. The general functions of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board shall be to advise the Public Works Director and City Council on issues such as: (1) Concerning the management, care and control of public parks and recreation facilities and programs of the City, together with all park property and recreation facilities which may be acquired and developed; (2) Concerning the making and altering from time to time of needful rules and regulations for the maintenance of order, safety and decency in said parks and recreation facilities; (3) Concerning the establishment and modification of fees for park and recreation services,programs,or facility rentals; (4) Concerning the expenditure of such funds as shall be appropriated by the City Council for public park and recreation facilities and programs. (Ord. 03-02, Ord. 8045 §1(part), 1979, Ord.79-93 §2(part), 1979,Ord.77-70).■ 2-12-2 Code Update: 12103 Exhibit B q City ofTigard i Park and Recreation Advisory Board B Y L A W S SECTION I.CHARGE AND DUTIES A. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board hereafter referred to as the "Board" shall have no powers except as conferred by resolution,City Charter,Tigard Municipal Code,or the Oregon Revised Statutes. B. It shall be the function of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board to act as an advisory body to the City Council. C. The Board and its members shall conduct itself in a manner that's in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to conduct and ethics and the City of Tigard Code of Conduct. Any violation of the provisions of such laws shall be grounds for removal from office. D. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board is charged with advising the City Council on matters pertaining to: • Park and recreation opportunities for a growing Tigard; • Input received from Tigard citizens on matters related to parks and recreation;and • The future of park and recreation efforts in the City of Tigard. E. The Board may form subcommittees to investigate areas relevant to its charge or duties pursuant to this section. • Subcommittees may be formed with the approval of a majority of the Board. • Any findings must be approved by a majority of the Board before they become the findings of the Board. SECTION II.COMPOSITION A. The Board shall consist of seven (7)voting members and up to two (2) alternate members appointed by the City Council with the following representation: • At least five Board members must be residents of the City of Tigard. • Up to two Board members may reside outside the Tigard city limits. B. Membership may temporarily drop below required minimums due to resignations and/or difficulty in recruiting qualified applicants. SECTION III.APPOINTMENTS A. Council shall fill vacancies with individuals who meet the compositional requirements listed in Section II. B. Appointments of at-large members shall be made by the City Council,with recommendations from the mayor. City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 1 www.tigard-or.gov I page 1 SECTION IV.TERM OF OFFICE A. Board members serve for a term of four years beginning July 1 on the year of appointment. B. Any vacancy in the Board shall be filled by appointment by the council and mayor for the unexpired portion of the term. The unexpired portion of a term does not count towards the fulfillment of the maximum number of allowed terms. C. Members may be reappointed for up to two full consecutive terms. D. Members shall receive no compensation for their services. • If funds are available, Board members may be reimbursed for expenses related to trips or conferences approved by the Board and consistent with city policies. E. An individual Board member may not act in an official capacity except through the action of the Board. F. A member who seeks to resign from the Board shall submit a written resignation to the chair of the Board, the staff liaison, or the city recorder's office. If possible, the resignation should allow for a thirty- (30) day notice so the City Council can appoint a replacement. SECTION V.ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD A. At its first meeting of the year, and thereafter annually, the Board shall elect a chair from its members who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board. • Chair. The chair shall have general directional powers over the Board. The chair shall preside at all meetings and, in consultation with support staff, set the agendas and notify the Board of all meeting times and places. The chair shall also be an ex-officio member of all subcommittees and shall be the sole spokesperson for the Board unless this responsibility is delegated to support staff. • Vice-Chair.The Board shall elect a vice-chair to preside over the Board in the chair's absence. B. If the chair should resign, the Board shall, at its next meeting, conduct an election and provide a replacement to fill the unexpired term. C. Staff liaisons are the primary contacts for City of Tigard boards and the primary interface between these bodies and the City Council, city manager, and departments. Besides serving as a technical resource, staff liaisons are responsible for meeting logistics, member recruitment and recognition, recordkeeping, and monitoring board effectiveness. SECTION VI.MEETINGS A. The regular meeting of the Board shall be held on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Public Works Building unless otherwise determined by the Board. If the regular meeting day is a holiday, the meeting will be held on another date decided by the Board. B. The Board shall meet monthly,no less than six times per year at a time and place that is specified at least five (5) days in advance. City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 1 www.dgard-or.gov I page 2 C. The parliamentary authority for the Board is Robert's Rules of Order Revised, except where superseded by these bylaws or local,state,or federal law. D. The chair may call a special meeting, and the chair shall call a special meeting if requested by three or more members. The call shall state the purpose of the meeting. Notice of a special meeting must be in writing and communicated to all members at least five (5) days before the meeting. E. Agendas and minutes shall be posted for public notice on the City of Tigard web page and in the lobby of City Hall in compliance with Oregon Public Meetings Law. All meetings shall be open to the public. However, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board may go into executive session under the provisions of ORS 192.660. If an executive session is called to order, the appropriate ORS citation will be announced. All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the session. F. A majority of votes of Board members present shall determine the official position of the Board on a given issue. Alternates are not allowed to vote under any circumstances. G. The chair shall vote on all matters before the Board unless having declared a conflict of interest. H. Board members shall not send or receive electronic communications concerning any matter pending before the Board during a Board meeting. • Electronic Communications means e-mail, text messages, or other forms of communications transmitted or received by technological means. • Electronic Communications Devices means lap-top computers, blackberries, cell-phones, notebooks, or other similar devices capable of transmitting or receiving messages electronically. 1. Board members shall not use electronic communication devices to review or access information regarding matters not in consideration before the Board during a Board meeting. SECTION VII.BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES Members of the Board shall: • Regularly attend meetings and contribute constructively to discussions. • Consider and discuss issues from a citywide perspective,as well as that of particular stakeholder or interests. • Strive to reach consensus on matters under consideration. • Act with respect and consideration for the viewpoints of others. • Not make representations on behalf of the City of Tigard or Board whether intentional or not,without authorization. SECTION VIII.ATTENDANCE If a member is unable to attend a meeting, he or she is expected to notify the chair. If a member has missed five (5) regularly scheduled meetings within one year, the issue shall be placed on the upcoming agenda, and upon majority vote of the Board members present, that position shall be declared vacant. The Board shall forward its action to the mayor and council,who shall fill the vacant position. City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 www.tigard-or.gov I page 3 SECTION IX.QUORUM At any meeting of the Board,a quorum shall be a majority of the current members (excludes alternates) of the Board.No action shall be taken in the absence of a quorum except that the meeting may continue with discussion on agenda items. For the purposes of forming a quorum,members who have disqualified or excused themselves from participation in any matter shall be counted as present. In the event a quorum will not be present at any meeting, the chair or vice-chair shall notify the Board members in advance so that a decision may be made whether to meet and take no action on agenda items or to reschedule to a different time. SECTION X.REMOVAL OF MEMBERS A. The City Council may remove members of the Board in accordance with Section VIII Attendance. B. The Council may also remove members, when, in its judgment the conduct of a member does not conform to the City of Tigard Code of Conduct for Boards, Commissions and Committees or based on other conduct unbecoming a representative of the city. C. The Board may make a recommendation to council for the removal of a member in accordance with Section VII Member Responsibilities. The Board shall forward a recommendation for replacement to the mayor and council in a timely manner. SECTION XI.ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD A. At least once per year,the Board shall schedule a joint meeting with the City Council. B. The annual joint meeting shall include a summary of key activities and proceedings and any specific suggestions or recommendations which the Board believes would be noteworthy to the council. SECTION XII.AMENDMENTS These bylaws are adopted by resolution of the Tigard City Council, are binding on the Board, and may be amended by the City Council. Boards may propose amendments for council consideration. City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 1 www.tigard-or.gov I page 4