Chapter 28 – Neighborhood Center Board

28.01 ESTABLISHMENT.

There shall be a Neighborhood Center Board for the City consisting of five (5) members.

28.02 APPOINTMENT AND TERM.

The Mayor shall appoint the members of the Board subject to approval of the Council, for overlapping terms of two (2) years. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled in the same manner for the balance of the term.

28.03 ORGANIZATION.

The Board shall elect one of its members as Chairperson and may appoint one of its members or some other person as a Secretary to take minutes of meetings and maintain records of all activities.

28.04 COMPENSATION.

There shall be no compensation attached to the office of Neighborhood Center Board member, and all services performed by the members of the Neighborhood Center Board shall be rendered without compensation therefor.

28.05 RECOMMENDATIONS.

The Board shall submit requests or make recommendations to the Council for improvements to the Neighborhood Center and other grounds or facilities under its jurisdiction. Upon approval by the Council, City employees shall oversee the implementation and maintenance of said improvements.

28.06 RECORDS AND REPORTS.

The Board shall keep a record of all its transactions and proceedings, and shall submit a detailed monthly report to the Council at its first regular monthly meeting. Agendas shall be submitted to the Clerk for posting in required time prior to meetings, and minutes of Board meetings shall be submitted to the Council for review at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. The Board shall submit an annual budget request to the Council by January 1, for the following fiscal year. A detailed annual report of the financial condition, activities and operation, facilities and programs shall be submitted at the end of the fiscal year. The revenues and expenditures of the Neighborhood Center shall be under the control of the Clerk, reported monthly in the Council's financial report.

28.07 EMPLOYEES.

The Board may hire a Manager and other employees as may be necessary for the operation of the Neighborhood Center and, with approval of the Council, fix the terms of employment, salaries and duties.

28.08 RULES AND REGULATIONS.

The Board has the power to make rules and regulations for the use of the Neighborhood Center and other grounds or facilities under its jurisdiction, with approval of the Council. The rules shall be posted or publicized for adequate notice.

28.09 FEES.

The Board or its designee, with approval of the Council, shall establish prices for the items for sale within the Neighborhood Center to provide for adequate revenue to cover the cost and associated requirements of the operation and maintenance of the center and other facilities under the Board's direction.

(Ch. 28 - Ord. 357 – Sep. 13 Supp.)