Sections:
2.49.010 - Creation and purpose of parks and trails advisory board.
2.49.040 - Removal of members.
2.49.010 - Creation and purpose of parks and trails advisory board.
There is created a park and trails advisory board of Mason County, Washington, to assist the county in the delivery of parks and trails services to its residents and visitors. Such board shall consist of seven members, who shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners to serve without compensation. The board should consist of membership with two members from Commissioner District 1, two members from Commissioner District 2, two members from Commissioner District 3, and one at large member. If the park board cannot be filled with members from the respective districts as desired, at large members residing anywhere in Mason County can be substituted. The intent is to form the parks and trails board with equal geographic representation from throughout Mason County if possible.
The purpose of the Mason County parks and trails board is to provide guidance, direction and recommendations regarding the planning, acquisition, development and operation of parks, trails, facilities, and programs serving the needs of Mason County.
The parks and trails board is being organized under the authority granted by the Washington State Legislature pronounced by RCW 36.68, specifically 36.68.030 through 36.68.080.
(Res. 7-07 § 1 (part), 2007).
For the appointive positions on the county parks and trails board the initial terms shall be two years for two positions, three years for two positions, and four years for the remaining positions plus the period in each instance to the next following December 31st; thereafter the term for each appointive position shall be four years and shall end on December 31st.
(Res. 7-07 § 1 (part), 2007).
The county parks and trails advisory board shall:
(1)
Elect its officers, including a chairman, vice chairman, and such other officers as it may determine it requires.
(2)
Hold public meetings as deemed necessary and keep written records.
(3)
Advise and assist the director of parks and trails and the county in the promulgation of reasonable rules and regulations deemed necessary for operation of county parks and other recreational facilities and recommend to the board of county commissioners adoption of any rules and regulations requiring enforcement by legal process.
(4)
Advise and assist the director of parks and trails and the county in developing and recommending policies and procedures for department operations.
(5)
Advise and assist the director of parks and trails and the county in developing goals and objectives and short and long-range comprehensive plans.
(6)
Assist the director of parks and trails and the county in their relations with other county-wide organizations and individuals concerning promotion of county parks and trails facilities and services.
(7)
When a new director of parks and trails is hired, have a board member involved in the selection process who shall participate in the review of applications and interviews of the candidates including, but not limited to, participation in the review of applicants, interviews of candidates, and a recommendation to the county.
(Res. 7-07 § 1 (part), 2007).
2.49.040 - Removal of members.
Any appointed county parks and trails advisory board member may be removed by a majority vote of the board of county commissioners for cause. Vacancies on the county parks and trails advisory board shall be filled by appointment made by the board of county commissioners for the unexpired portions of the terms vacated.
(Res. 7-07 § 1 (part), 2007).
The county parks and trails advisory board shall operate under the direction and supervision of the board of county commissioners through its director of parks and trails.
(Res. 7-07 § 1 (part), 2007).