SEC. 2.58 COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY BOARD

                 Subd. 1. Establishment and Composition. The City Council establishes a Community Center Advisory Board. The Board shall consist of not less than ten (10) and no more than twenty-five (25)-voting members who shall serve staggered three (3) year terms with one-third (1/3) of the Board's membership being changed each year. The Mayor, or designees, and the Buffalo Community Center Program Director shall be ex-officio, non-voting Board members. Members shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive full or partial terms. The Board's Executive Committee shall fill all unexpired terms when a vacancy occurs.

 The Board's Executive Committee shall screen and the Buffalo City Council shall approve all Board members. The Board shall consist of representation from senior groups, public agencies concerned about older adults, churches, schools, civic and service organizations, the City Council, a youth representative and other community citizens. At lease fifty percent (50%) of the Board's voting membership shall be persons age 60 and over and shall include seniors participating in the program operating within the Buffalo Community Center.

                     Subd. 2. Powers and Duties. The Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Buffalo Community Center Program Director and the Buffalo City Council on program planning and shall support, assist and advise them on significant programs, financial and building scheduling decisions. The Board shall act as a communication line between the City Council, the Buffalo Community Center staff and the community residents and seniors participating within the Center and promote the programs through their work and contacts in the area.

The Program Director shall make the day-to-day decisions regarding program operation and facility use. The City Council shall have final authority on all decisions regarding the Buffalo Community Center and its programs. Subject to the City council's approval, the Board may establish Bylaws to govern its internal operations, such as officers, meetings and committees. The City shall keep a copy of the Board's Bylaws at City Hall.

 

Source:  Ordinance No. 18, Series 5

                         Effective Date:  12-10-98