AN ORDINANCE
NO._________
An ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Columbus Code by adding a new Article
creating the Columbus Aquatics Commission; and for other purposes.
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THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 4 of the Columbus Code is hereby amended by adding a new
Article to read as follows:
?(a) Goal of the Commission.
The Goal of the Columbus Aquatics Commission is to enhance and improve
the services offered at the Columbus Aquatics Center and the Double Churches
Pool supervised and operated by the Columbus Department of Parks and
Recreation.
(b) Composition of the Commission.
(1) There shall be a Columbus Aquatics Commission that shall be
composed of seven (7) members, including the chairperson. Each member shall be
appointed by the Columbus Council. Terms of office for a member of the
Commission shall be initially staggered at one year for three members and two
years for the other four members. Thereafter, members shall serve two-year
terms.
(2) One of the Commission members shall be recommended to the Columbus
Council from the membership or board of the Columbus Hurricanes organization.
(c) Duties of the Commission.
(1) The Columbus Aquatics Commission shall serve in an advisory
capacity to the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation and the
Columbus Council and shall make recommendations to the Director and Council
concerning operations and programming at the Columbus Aquatics Center and the
Double Churches Pool operated by Parks and Recreation.
(2) The Commission shall:
(A) Meet monthly with the director of Parks and Recreation and shall elect a
chairperson to preside at its meetings.
(B) Prepare minutes of its meetings with assistance from Parks and Recreation
personnel and shall transmit a copy of the same to the mayor, council, city
manager and clerk of council.
(C) Provide written recommendations to the mayor, council, city manager and
clerk of council when deemed necessary by the Commission concerning the
operations and programs of the Columbus Aquatics Center and Double Churches
Pool operated by the department of Parks and Recreation. The Director of Parks
and Recreation shall ensure that the Commission participates in the process for
hiring management and staff for the Columbus Aquatics Center.
(D) Review financial statements of the Parks and Recreation department with a
representative from the finance department at least on a monthly basis.
(E) Inspect and conduct site visits to the Columbus Aquatics Center and Double
Churches Pool operated by the department of Parks and Recreation at least once
per year.
(F) Review the city department of Parks and Recreation policies and procedures
at least once per year and make any needed recommendations related to pool and
aquatics operations.
(G) Perform any other activities or duties as requested by the Columbus Council.
(d) Vacancy.
The seat of any member of the Columbus Aquatics Commission shall be declared
vacant if such member misses three consecutive meetings. Any Commission vacancy
shall be filled as provided in subsection (b) of this Article.?
SECTION 2.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the
12th day of April, 2016, introduced a second time at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the ______ day of ________, 2016, and adopted at said meeting
by the affirmative vote of ________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting____________.
Councilor Baker voting____________.
Councilor Barnes voting___________.
Councilor Buck voting_____________.
Councilor Davis voting____________.
Councilor Henderson voting________.
Councilor Huff voting_____________.
Councilor Thomas voting___________.
Councilor Pugh voting_____________.
Councilor Woodson voting__________.
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TINY B. WASHINGTON, CLERK TERESA PIKE TOMLINSON, MAYOR
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