Park and Recreation Board
Duties
Advise the Council through the City Manager on public policy matters relating to the acquisition, development, and maintenance and operation of parks, beaches, playgrounds and recreational activities; review the recreational program; coordinate the work of such committees as may be established; conduct investigations, studies and hearings. Effective July 1, 2009, the Park and Recreation Board shall also fulfill the role of the San Diego Regional Parks Improvement Fund Oversight Committee as described in Charter Section 55.2.
Appointment
Appointed by Mayor and confirmed by Council. Whenever the Mayor does not appoint a member within 45 days after vacancy occurs, the Council shall make such appointment.
Term
Two years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The expiration date of all terms shall be March 1, however, not more than six terms shall expire in any year. During March of each year the Mayor may designate one member as Chairperson. In the absence of such designation, the Board shall, on or after April 15, select from among its members a Chairperson. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term. The Recreation Director shall serve as Secretary to the Board.
Members shall be limited to a maximum of eight (8) consecutive years in office and an interval of four (4) years must pass before such persons can be reappointed.
Composition
Eleven (11) members. Each member is prohibited from engaging in any activity which could result in a conflict of interest.
Governed By
San Diego Municipal Code, Chap. II, Art 6, Sec. 26.30 - amended 7/09/09, O-19876; first adopted 4-2-1964; latest amendment Ord. 15539 N.S., adopted 7-6-1981. Section 43 of City Charter - amended 11-4-196, effective 1-29-1970. Section 42 of City Charter - Membership Selection - addition voted 11-6-1973, effective 12-7-1973. Council Policy 000-13. Resolution 218871, 7-2-1977.
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