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A. The board shall consist of seven general commissioners and one youth commissioner. Commissioners shall be appointed by the mayor, which appointment shall be subject to confirmation by the city council. At least five of the general commissioners shall be residents of the city of Lacey. The remaining two general commissioners may either be residents of the city of Lacey or reside in Lacey’s urban growth management area. However, if a position to be held by a city resident has been vacant for more than three months, a third commissioner who resides in Lacey’s urban growth management area may be appointed. Terms for general members shall be for three years. An appointment to fill a vacancy occurring otherwise than through the expiration of a term shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term. General membership on the commission shall be limited to two consecutive terms; provided, however, if there are no applicants for a vacant position one month prior to the expiration of a term, the incumbent may be reappointed to an additional three-year term.

B. The youth commissioner shall be at least sixteen years of age (when appointed), enrolled as a junior or senior in the North Thurston public schools, homeschooled or enrolled in a private school, and be a resident of the city of Lacey or reside in Lacey’s urban growth area. The youth commissioner shall be appointed to serve for a term of one year. The incumbent youth commissioner may be reappointed to an additional one-year term. Except as outlined in this section, the youth commissioner shall have the same rights and responsibilities of the general commissioners.

C. A majority of the general members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The youth commissioners shall not be included in the count to constitute a quorum. Any action taken by a majority of those present when those present constitute a quorum, at any regular or special meeting of the board, shall be deemed and taken as the action of the commission.

D. The commission members shall not receive any salary or other compensation for services rendered on the commission, but necessary expenses actually incurred and within the budget as set by the annual budget ordinance shall be paid.

E. General or youth members may be removed from the parks board prior to the expiration of their term of office by the mayor with approval of the city council, pursuant to the city of Lacey policy procedure manual and boards and commissions standards, protocols, and ground rules handbook. (Ord. 1634 §2, 2023; Ord. 1601 §1, 2021; Ord. 1503 §1, 2016; Ord. 1468 §3, 2015; Ord. 1458 §3, 2015; Ord. 1441 §2, 2014; Ord. 1360 §1, 2011; Ord. 1177 §2, 2002; Ord. 1086 §2, 1998; Ord. 653 §1, 1982; Ord. 408 §3, 1976; Ord. 132 §2, 1970).