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AN ORDINANCE

NO._________





An ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Columbus Code by adding a new Article

creating theColumbus 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 Natatorium and all other pools 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 Natatorium or any other pools

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 Natatorium and other pools operated by the

department of Parks and Recreation.



(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 Natatorium and each 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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