[ PUBLIC RECREATION COMMISSION ]

111-A. Section 37. There is hereby established a "public recreation commission," consisting of five (5) members, 'serving without pay, who shall be appointed by the mayor subject to the confirmation of the council. Their term of office shall be for five (5) years or until their successors are appointed and qualified, except that the members of such commission first appointed shall be appointed for such term that the term of one member shall expire annually thereafter. Said appointments shall be made on the third Monday of April, 1942 and on the third Monday of April every year thereafter. Vacancies in such commission occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled by the mayor subject to the confirmation of the council. No person shall be appointed a member of such commission who is not a citizen of the United States and who has not been a resident and elector of the City of Wyandotte for at least three (3) years immediately preceding said appointment.

111-B. Section 38. Immediately after their appointment, and yearly thereafter, the commission shall meet and organize by electing one of their members president and such other officers as may be necessary. The commission shall have the power, within the provisions of this charter amendment, to prescribe, amend and enforce by-laws and rules and regulations for carrying into effect the provisions of this charter amendment and for the proper conduct of public recreation for the city.

111-C. Section 39. The public recreation commission shall provide, conduct and supervise public playgrounds, athletic fields, recreation centers, and other recreational facilities and activities on any of the properties owned or controlled by the city, or on other properties with the consent of the owners and authorities thereof. It shall have the  power to conduct any form of recreation or cultural activity that will employ the leisure time of the people in a constructive and wholesome manner.

111-D. Section 40. The public recreation commission shall have the power to appoint or designate some one to act as superintendent who is trained and properly qualified for the work. There shall be such other persons to help conduct the activities as may be determined by the commission.

Editor's note—The above paragraph appears as amended - by an amendment approved by the electorate on April 6, 1942 by a vote of 2585 to 769.
 

111-E. Section 41. Annually the public recreation commission shall submit a budget to the city governing body for their approval. The commission may also solicit or receive any gifts or bequests of money or other personal property or any donation to be applied, principal or income, for either temporary or permanent use for playgrounds or other recreational purposes.

111-F. Section 42. The public recreation commission shall make full and complete monthly and annual reports to the governing body of the city and other reports from time to time as requested.