HomeMy WebLinkAbout41-16 - Res. Revising Mason County Code 2.49 Parks and Trails Advisory BoardRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION REVISING MASON COUNTY CODE 2.49 MASON COUNTY PARKS
AND TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD -- Attachment A
WHEREAS, Mason County operates a Parks and Trails Department and
WHEREAS, citizen involvement is critical in the continued operation of the Mason County
Parks system and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Trails Advisory Board is organized under the authority granted by the
Washington State Legislature pronounced by RCW 36.38; and
WHEREAS, the Mason County Parks and Trails Advisory Board was established to provide
guidance, and recommendations regarding the planning, acquisition, development and operations
of parks, trails, facilities and programs serving the needs of Mason County and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Trails Advisory Board meets monthly at a place and time determined
by the members of the Parks and Trails Advisory Board and the Facilities, Parks and Trails
Department provides staff assistance to the Board and
WHEREAS, the Facilities, Parks and Trails Department Director position was changed by
Mason County Resolution 19-15 to Facilities, Parks and Trails Manager and
WHEREAS, the Facilities, Parks and Trails Department is organizationally within the Support
Services Departrent and under the supervision of the Support • Services Director;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of Mason
County hereby that Mason County Code 2.49 be revised.
DATED this I el day of itA\i 2016.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RandNeatherlin, Commissioner
Tim Sheldon, Commissioner
Terri Jeffreys,
Chapter 2.49
PARKS AN J TRAILS DEPART
Attachment A — Res.
ENT BOARD
COUNTY PARKS AND TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD AUTHORITY
Sections: •
2.49.010 Creation and purpose of Parks and Trails Advisory Board.
2.49.020 Teens of members.
2.49.030 Powers of Board.
2.49.040 Removal of members.
2.49.050 Supervision.
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2.49.010 Creation and purpose of Parks and Trails Advisory Board.
There is hereby created a Parks 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 (7) members, who shall be appointed by the Board of County
Commissioners to serve without compensation. The Board should consist of membership with
two (2) members from Commissioner District 1, two (2) members from Commissioner District 2,
two (2) members from Commissioner District 3, and one (1) at large member. If the Parks and
Trails Advisory 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 Advisory Board with equal geographic representation from throughout Mason
County if possible.
The purpose of the Mason County Parks and Trails Advisory Board is to provide guidance, and
recommendations regarding the planning, acquisition, development and operation of parks, trails,
facilities, and programs to the Board of County Commissioners.
The Parks and Trails Advisory Board is being organized under the authority granted by the
Washington State Legislature pronounced by RCW 36.68, specifically 3 6.68.03 0-070
2.49.020 Terms of members.
For the appointive positions on the Parks and Trails Advisory Board the initial terms shall be two
(2) years for two (2) positions, three (3) years for two (2) positions, and four (4) 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 (4) years and shall end on December
31 st.
2.49.030 Powers of Board.
The 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.
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(3) Advise the Support Services Director or Designee and the Board of County Commissioners
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 the Support Services Director or Designee and the Board of County Commissioners
in developing and recommending policies and procedures for department operations.
(5) Advise the Support Services Director or Designee and the Board of County Commissioners
in developing goals and objectives and short and long-range comprehensive plans.
(6) Assist the Support Services Director or Designee and the Board of County Commissioners in
their relations with other County -wide organizations and individuals concerning promotion of
County parks, trails, facilities and services.
2.49.040 Removal of members.
Any appointed Parks and Trails Advisory Board member may be removed by a majority vote of
the Board of County Commissioners for cause. Vacancies on the Parks and Trails Advisory
Board shall be filled by appointment made by the Board of County Commissioners for the
unexpired portions of the term(s) vacated.
2.49.050 Supervision.
The Parks and Trails Advisory Board shall operate under the direction and supervision of the
Board of County Commissioners through its Support Services Director or Designee.