§ 502 -   Sewers

§ 1-502. Duties and organization

The board of cemetery and park commissioners shall consist of five (5) legal voters of the city, with at least one commissioner from each ward. On April 1, 1985 the city council shall appoint one commissioner for a term of five (5) years, one for a term of four (4) years, one for a term of three (3) years, one for a term of two (2) years, and one for a term of one (1) year. Every year thereafter, on the first day of April, the city council shall appoint one commissioner for the term of five (5) years. The board shall have the management and control of all city parks and cemeteries and all other lands as may from time to time be turned over to them for park or cemetery purposes. The board shall, at all times, be subject to the orders and control of the city manager. The board shall keep accurate records and books and shall annually submit to the city manager a complete report of its accounts with all receipts and disbursements accounted for. The board shall have the right to purchase land for cemeteries and parks only with the approval of the city council.