There is hereby created and established, the Marquette Recreation Board for the City of Marquette, Kansas; which shall consist of six members, who shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of this council.

(Ord. 540; Code 2018)

The term of the six persons to be appointed by the mayor shall be established as follows: two persons will serve three year terms, two persons will serve two year terms, and two persons will serve one year terms. In the event that a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, a successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of the term.

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Members of the Board shall serve without compensation.

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Program: It shall be the responsibility of the Board to study, investigate, counsel, and develop and/or update annually, and administer a written plan for the development and administration of a recreation program for the City of Marquette. Such a plan will be presented annually to the City Council and upon their acceptance and approval of all or part, shall constitute the official comprehensive recreation plan for the City of Marquette, Kansas. The Board, when requested by the City Council, shall consider, investigate, make findings, report, and recommend upon any special matter of question coming within the scope of its work.

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The Board shall choose its own officers, make its own rules and regulations, and keep a journal of its proceedings. A majority of the members shall be a quorum for the transaction of business.

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The City Council shall have the right to review the conduct, acts, and decisions of the Marquette Recreation Board. Any person may appeal from any ruling or order of the Marquette Recreation Board to the City Council who may hear the matter and make a final decision.

(Ord. 540; Code 2018)