Composition and appointment.
There shall be a board of recreation and parks which shall consist of a representative
selected from among the qualified residents of each councilmanic district plus three
additional members selected from among the qualified residents of the entire county;
provided, however, that not more than two members thereof shall reside in any one
councilmanic district; and provided further, that no member of the board shall be
required to vacate his office prior to the expiration of the term for which the member
was appointed by reason of any revision in the boundary lines of the councilmanic
districts. The members of the board shall be appointed by the county executive and
shall have resided within the county for a period of three years preceding their appointment.
A minimum of three members of the board shall be appointed with due regard to their
training, experience and interest in the natural sciences and conservation. Additional
qualifications and the terms of office of members of the board shall be as provided
by law. (
Bill No. 14-18
, § 1) (Approved by the voters Nov. 6, 2018; effective Dec. 6, 2018)
(b)
Duties and functions.
Unless and until otherwise provided by legislative act of the county council, the
board of recreation and parks shall have and perform all duties and functions relating
to the formulation of plans and policies for public recreation, the organization of
recreation councils, the establishment of recreation programs and the acquisition,
management, preservation and development of all lands, waters, buildings and other
facilities in Baltimore County as parks and recreation areas and facilities, subject,
nevertheless, to all provisions of this Charter, including those dealing with the
employment, suspension and discharge of personnel, the expenditure of county funds,
the making of purchases, and the awarding of contracts.
(Bill No. 71, 1958; Bill No. 104, 1970, § 2)
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