A 1. Discussion with the City Manager Regarding the Duties and Responsibilities of the Parks Recreation and Community Services Commission. Parks Recreation and Community Services Commission Agenda Item Report City of Culver City California Meeting Date: _09/07/10__ AGENDA ITEM: Discussion with the City Manager Regarding the Duties and Responsibilities of the Parks Recreation and Community Services Commission. Contact Person/Dept.: Pam Robinson Acting PRCS Director Fiscal Impact: Yes No X General Fund: Yes No Phone Number: (310) 253 6655 Item Number: _A 1__ Action Item: X Public Hearing: Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas Parks Recreation and Community Services Commission (09/02/10). Department Approval: Pam Robinson (08/31/10) (by P. Mooney) Chief Financial Officer Approval: N/A City Manager Approval: N/A City Attorney Approval: N/A Attachments: X RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Parks Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Commission discuss the duties and responsibilities of the Parks Recreation and Community Services Commission with the City Manager Mr. John Nachbar and receive and file the report. BACKGROUND: The duties and responsibilities of the Parks Recreation and Community Services Commission are explicitly stated in Chapter 3 of the Culver City Municipal Code (Attachment A). On April 11 2006 the voters of Culver City approved a new City Charter (New Charter) that became effective on July 1 2006. Among several significant changes implemented as part of the New Charter the following provision related to the City s Commissions was adopted: SECTION 1100. IN GENERAL The City Council may by Ordinance establish and abolish such commissions and boards as it may determine from time to time to be necessary for the effective and efficient governance of the City to encourage citizen participation in local government and maintain positive human relations in the community. Given this provision in the New Charter the City Council has the opportu...
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