HomeMy Public PortalAboutRAC CharterMcCall Recreation Advisory Committee
PURPOSE:
The Recreation Advisory Committee is established pursuant to Idaho Code 50-
210 to advise and make recommendations to the McCall City Manager on matters
pertaining to the operations, management and programming of the McCall
Recreation Department. The Committee shall consist of seven voting members.
Appointments to the Committee shall be made by the City Manager subject to the
confirmation of the City Council and removed in the same manner.
DUTIES:
1) Advise and recommend to the City Manager in matters of recreation
facilities and developments.
2) On a biennial basis, in cooperation with the Recreation Director, do a
physical inspection of all -recreational facilities and sites. The
inspection should note items regarding user safety, maintenance/repair
and future construction or improvement projects.
3) Cooperate with, and coordinate planning recreation facilities with
McCall -Donnelly school district, Idaho Parks and Recreation
Department, Valley County Waterways Committee and other public or
private providers of recreational services and facilities.
4) On an annual basis, prior to May 1st, review maintenance, construction
and site improvements that are planned for the recreational facilities
and sites during the summer season.
5) Review and comment on proposed sites for facilities as requested by
the City Manager, City Council, or staff.
6) Assist the Recreation Director with the preparation of the annual
budget for the Recreation Department.
7) Assist the Recreation Director with developing recommended fees for
each program and review the fees on an annual basis as part of the
budgeting process.
STAFF:
The Recreation Director shall serve as the. staff .to -this Committee. He or she will
prepare Committee minutes and have those entered on the Committee agenda in a
timely fashion. Staff shall assume responsibility for notifications and reminders
for meetings and assisting theCommittee as requested, by undertaking research to
provide information and corresponding asrnecessary to develop the best possible
recommendations.
MEETING TIMES/PLACES:
The Committee,shall meet once a month in a regular fashion on a specified day,
time and place. Such a day, time and place shall be recorded on the city calendar
and otherwise published. The Committee may meet at other times upon the
request of the Chairperson, City Manager, City Council or staff.
CONDUCT OF MEETINGS/QUORUM:
All meetings shall be open to the public. A quorum shall be four members.
Recommendations to the City Manager shall be made in the form of motions, a
second and a vote recorded in the minutes. Recommendations to the City
Manager may be presented in writing or in person by the Chairperson, the
Recreation Director, or Committee Member designated by the Chairperson.
OFFICERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS:
The Committee shall have a Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson elected from
Committee in the spring of each year. The Chairperson will serve as spokesperson
to present recommendations to the City Manager, and where appropriate, the City
Council or otherwise represent the Committee. The Chairperson will prepare an
agenda, convene the meeting and work with the staff to assist in matters of
Recreation as outlined above under Committee Duties. The Chairperson will
provide copies of the agenda to be posted to the Recreation Director as required
by Idaho Code.
TERMS OF OFFICE:
Members will serve 3-year terms. Terms will rotate and Committee members
shall be appointed to 1, 2, 3 year terms. Person appointed to fill an unexpired
term shall be appointed for the balance of that term. Members may be re-
appointed. Committee members may have business relationships with the City of
McCall, however, on any matter where a conflict of interest, or appearance of
such conflict exists, such member will announce that conflict, withdraw from
debate and abstain from voting on the matter. Chairperson of the Committee shall
have a vote and in case of ties may cast a second vote. Recreation Director and
City Manager shall be ex-officio members without vote