§ 5-1001. Composition.

The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission shall consist of thirteen members who are electors of and domiciled in the City appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Terms for members of the Commission shall be for five years initially. Not more than thirty days from the effective date of this section, the Council shall adopt an ordinance providing for terms of Commission members to be staggered, commencing on the expiration of the initial five year terms.

Not more than thirty days from the effective date of this Section, the City Council shall adopt an ordinance providing for the composition of the Commission, including the requisite qualifications of its members. In the development of said ordinance, the Council shall consider factors such as diversity, geographic location, relevant skills and any other expertise beneficial to the operation of the recreation facilities and programs for the City.