§ 31-25-206 — Park commissioners - vacancies

Colorado § 31-25-206

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 31: Government
• Art.: Public Improvements

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(1) The care, custody,
management, and control of the city parks, pleasure grounds, boulevards,
parkways, avenues, driveways, and roads may be vested exclusively in a park
commission which shall be composed of six members who shall be registered
electors in said city and well-known for their ability, probity, and public spirit, one of
whom shall be president of the commission. The mayor of the city shall appoint,
with the consent of the governing body, for and on behalf of such city, such park
commissioners who shall hold office one-half for one year and one-half for two
years from the July 1 following their appointment. At their first regular meeting they
shall cast lots for the respective terms. Annually thereafter and before July 1 of
each year, the mayor, with the consent of the governing body, shall appoint three
commissioners for the ensuing two years to take the place of the retiring
commissioners. All vacancies in such park commission arising from any cause shall
be filled by the mayor with the consent of the governing body.

(2) The governing body may, by ordinance, provide for abolishment of the
park commission and consolidation of the functions and activities specified in this
part 2 under the general control and administration of the city as provided by
ordinance. The powers conferred upon the park commission as specified in this part
2 may be exercised by the city in the manner provided by ordinance. Any provision
of this part 2 to the contrary notwithstanding, the governing body of a city may
appoint one or more advisory commissions or boards with respect to parks,
recreation, and other municipal functions.

Legislative History

Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1176, � 1, effective July 1. L. 87: (1) amended, p. 332, � 97, effective July 1.