There is created an advisory subcommission to the recreation and parks commission to be known and designated as the Franklin Park Conservatory subcommission. (Ord. 17-85.)

The Franklin Park Conservatory subcommission shall be composed of seventeen (17) citizens of the county of Franklin, to be appointed by the mayor with the concurrence of council. Each member will serve without compensation, for the term of three (3) years, and until his/her successor is appointed and qualified. However, the initial subcommission appointments shall be as follows: six (6) members shall serve for three (3) years; six (6) members shall serve for two (2) years; and five (5) members shall serve for one (1) year. (Ord. 17-85.)

Vacancies caused by death, resignation, removal from the county, or otherwise, shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments are made. (Ord. 17-85.)

The organization of the Franklin Park Conservatory subcommission shall be as follows:
There shall be a chairman, a vice chairman and a secretary, elected by the subcommission from its members at its first meeting.
The subcommission shall meet not less than four (4) times per year at least once every three (3) months at such time and place as it decides. The subcommission shall meet at special meetings as called by the chairman, provided twenty-four (24) hours written notice is given to each member.
The Franklin Park Conservatory subcommission shall adopt by-laws, rules and regulations that are not inconsistent with the provisions of the Columbus City Codes.
A copy of the by-laws and rules shall be filed with the clerk of the city. (Ord. 17-85.)

The duties of the Franklin Park Conservatory subcommission are as follows:
The subcommission shall encourage public interest in the conservatory and its many activities, assist in planning programs and encouraging the appropriate use of the conservatory facilities; encourage donations and help to organize fund raising events in light of the special needs and projects as may be identified by the department of recreation and parks; keep the conservatory staff informed of community interests and needs; review and make recommendations to the recreation and parks commission with regard to the master plan of the park and conservatory, review the annual and capital improvements budgets for the conservatory and make recommendations to the recreation and parks commission prior to the budgets’ adopted by the city council; review and make recommendations to the director of recreation and parks, within established guidelines and procedures, on the suitability of candidates considered for the position of the director of the conservatory and promote and encourage activities and programs by volunteer groups to the conservatory. (Ord. 17-85.)