BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS.
Madison General Ordinances § 33.05
in effect33.05 - BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS.
(1) There is hereby created for the City of Madison, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 27.08, a Board of Park Commissioners.
(2) Appointment; Terms. Said Board shall consist of seven (7) members, two (2) alders and five (5) resident members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. The alderperson members shall be appointed in April for the term of one (1) year, beginning on the third Tuesday in April. The full term of each resident member shall be for five (5) years beginning on the first day of May next succeeding her/his appointment and until her/his successor is appointed and qualified; but when the Board is first constituted, the respective appointments shall be for terms of five (5), four (4), three (3), two (2), and one (1) years, respectively. At the organization meeting of the Common Council on the third Tuesday in April preceding the end of any of the resident members' terms, the Mayor shall appoint her/his successor for a full term and shall submit the appointment to the Common Council for confirmation. (Am. by Ord. 13,292, 4-5-03; ORD-09-00147, 11-6-09; ORD-14-00012, 1-14-14; ORD-17-00030, 3-8-17; Am. by ORD-26-00017, 4-3-26)
(3) The Board of Park Commissioners shall adopt Rules of Procedure and Basic Policies which may from time to time be amended by the Board. A copy of said policies and procedures shall be available, at reasonable times, in the office of the Superintendent of Parks. (Cr. by Ord. 10,698, 7-30-93)
(4) Suspension, Revocation of Permit/License; Appeal.
The Superintendent of Parks or her/his designee is authorized and directed to suspend for up to six (6) months or revoke a permit or license found to be in violation of any Madison General Ordinance or Board of Park Commissioners rule and, upon written notification thereof, the permittee/licensee shall surrender such permit/license to the Superintendent. When any permit or license is revoked, no other permit or license shall be granted to such person or organization within twelve (12) months of the date of its revocation nor shall any part of the money paid for any permit or license so revoked be refunded.
Any suspension or revocation imposed by the Superintendent of Parks or her/his designee may be appealed within ten (10) days of such notice of suspension or revocation to the Board of Park Commissioners or a subcommittee of the Board by filing a Notice of Appeal with the City Clerk. The Notice of Appeal shall state the basis or bases upon which the permittee or licensee seeks review of the Superintendent's determination. Said Committee shall consist of the entire Board of Park Commissioners or a subcommittee of the Board consisting of the Chair of the Board or designee, one (1) alderperson and one (1) resident who are members of the Board of Park Commissioners appointed by the Chair of the Board.
At such hearing, the permittee or licensee shall have an opportunity to cross examine witnesses, may call witnesses on her/his own behalf and may be represented by legal counsel. After holding a hearing, the Board or subcommittee shall by majority vote make findings of fact and conclusions of law and may by majority vote affirm, modify or reverse the suspension or revocation imposed by the Superintendent of Parks or her/his designee.
(5) Subcommittees. The following subcommittees of the Board of Park Commissioners assist in receiving resident input and making recommendations to the Park Commission. Except where specified, members shall be appointed by the President of the Board of Park Commissioners.
(a) Facilities, Programs and Fees Subcommittee. Reviews policies, rules and regulations, operation standards, special event permit applications and makes program recommendations and recommendations on new and updated user fees and charges for all parks, Parks Division operated facilities, the City's golf courses and Forest Hill Cemetery. The Subcommittee consists of seven (7) members, including at least one member of the Park Commission, and meets as needed.
(b) Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee. Reviews park-related tree concerns and policies, advises and makes recommendations concerning land stewardship, ecological and sustainability practices for all park land. Advises and makes recommendations concerning the Parks Division's Integrated Pest Management Policy and annual report. The Subcommittee consists of five (5) members, including at least one member of the Park Commission, and meets as needed. (Am. by ORD-25-00022, 4-4-25)
(c) Long-Range Planning Subcommittee. Advises the Board of Park Commissioners, reviews the procedures and policies of the Parks Division and solicits input regarding the Parks Division from alders, groups and residents. Also, when necessary, researches and advises regarding the naming of public parks. The Subcommittee consists of five (5) members, including at least one member of the Park Commission, and meets as needed. (Am. by ORD-09-00052, UB. 4-2-09, Eff. 8-1-09)
(Cr. by Ord. 10,698, 7-30-93; Renum. by ORD-07-00048, 4-12-07; Am. by ORD-17-00030, 3-8-17) (Am. by ORD-23-00050, 3-30-23) (Sec. 33.05(5) Cr. by ORD-09-00052, Pub. 4-2-09, Eff. 8-1-09; Am. by ORD-13-00117, 6-26-13; ORD-17-00030, 3-8-17)
Source: City of Madison, Wisconsin, Madison General Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wi/madison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORMAWIVOIVCH32--45_CH33BOCOCO_33.05BOPACOFetched: 11/1/2026