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Item 4B - PresentationApprove Resolution No. 24-026, amending the Parks and Recreation Board bylaws. Item 4B REQUESTED ACTION Approve Resolution No. 24-026, amending the Parks and Recreation Board bylaws. Background City Council On December 19, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1228B to standardize procedures and appointments and codify provisions in the Code of Ordinances pertaining to all boards, commissions, and committees. Ordinance Section 2-158 Meetings and bylaws require “any bylaw amendments shall be effective only after being approved by resolution of the City Council. Parks and Recreation Board On August 12, 2024, the Parks and Recreation Board approved the bylaw amendments to comply with Ordinance No. 1228B. Key General Provisions applicable to all Boards,Commissions,and Committees (Sec.2-152 through Sec.2-155) Ordinance No. 1228B - General Provisions address: •Appointing members and officers on a defined schedule and term limit; •Operating and functioning in a manner in accordance with State law, ordinances and bylaws; •Clarifying alternate members’roles and responsibilities; •Service permissible on more than one board or task force; •Ensuring that members receive all proper training before participating in a meeting; •Regular reporting of absences for board members; •Board members may be removed by the City Council. Parks and Recreation Board specific amendments: •Currently, the bylaws state: •“Review the Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget of the Community Services Department prior to submission to the City Council and submit a recommendation on the budget.” •The amendment states “Review the Capital Improvements Program Budget of the Department of Community Services prior to submission to the City Council and submit a recommendation on the budget.” •“The Board shall meet the second Monday of each month in the Town Hall building or designated meeting area.” •The amendment states “The Board shall meet the second Monday of each month at The Marq or a designated meeting area.” •No other changes other than the general changes to all boards and commissions established by Ordinance No. 1228B. Questions? Amy Shelley (817) 748-8016