There is created and established a Park and Tree Board to the Governing Body of the City of Maize, Kansas (the “Board”).

(Ord. 831)

(a)   The Board shall consist of seven (7) members. A quorum of Board members for meeting purposes and for conducting business shall consist of not less than four (4) Board members. All members of the Board shall be appointed by the Mayor, by and with the advice and consent of the Governing Body. The initial appointments by the Mayor shall be for either a four (4) year term or a two (2) year term in order that the expiration of the terms are staggered. Appointments thereafter shall be for four (4) year terms. The term of persons who are appointed to fill an unexpired term due to a resignation or removal of a member shall expire on the date of expiration of the unexpired term they were appointed to fill. At all times to the degree possible a majority of the members shall consist of residents of the City of Maize, Kansas (the “City”). Members shall serve without compensation.

(b)   Regular attendance is an important responsibility of membership. Maintaining a quorum for voting purposes is especially important. Any member who is absent for more than six (6) meetings in a year’s time (for reasons not considered justifiable by the Governing Body) may be notified by the Mayor that their membership has been declared vacated and a replacement appointment shall be made.

(Ord. 831)

(a)   The Board shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:

(1)   Monitor the planning, coordination, and execution of the City Parks programs.

(2)   Evaluate sites and facilities suitable for the present or future of residents of the City and make recommendations to the Governing Body relative to the acquisition or disposition of any land used or to be used for public parks.

(3)   Make recommendations concerning operating budget priorities for City parks.

(4)   Make recommendations on City park projects.

(5)   Solicit grants and gifts of sites, facilities, and funds and seek the cooperation of agencies and groups in the development and maintenance of City parks and recreational facilities.

(6)   Recommend financing mechanisms for the implementation of the City parks and open space plan.

(7)   Perform duties assigned to the Board as set forth in Article 13, Section 3 of the Code of the City of Maize, Kansas.

(8)   Such other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Governing Body.

(b)   The Board shall meet at least once each month. The Board, upon formation, shall elect a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and a secretary. Thereafter, the Board shall adopt by-laws, subject to approval by the Governing Body. The chairperson, vice-chairperson and secretary, after initial appointment, shall be elected at the first meeting of the Board in the month of May each year.

(Ord. 831)

The City Administrator or his or her designee shall provide administrative services to the Board.

(Ord. 742)

If any provision of this Article 1-9 is deemed or ruled unconstitutional or otherwise illegal or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of the Article.

(Ord. 742)