[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Tolland 10-14-2003
by Ord. No. 65. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Parks and recreation areas — See Ch. 112.
There shall be a Parks and Recreation Board composed of seven members,
who shall be residents and legal voters of the Town and who shall be appointed
by a majority vote of the Town Council to serve as an advisory commission
to the Town Council on matters relating to parks and recreation. All Board
members shall serve without compensation.
Terms shall be as follows: six members shall have alternate terms of
four years and one member shall have a term of two years. Biennially thereafter,
the Town Council shall appoint four members, three members to four-year terms
and one member to a two-year term, to succeed the members whose terms expire.
In the event of a vacancy, the Council shall appoint, by majority vote, a
successor to fill the unexpired portion of the vacant term.
A.
The Board shall annually appoint one of its members to
be Chairman, who shall preside at all meetings of the Board. He/she will have
the responsibility of meeting with other Town boards in matters pertaining
to parks and recreation. A Vice Chairperson shall be appointed by the Board,
whose duty shall become that of Acting Chairman in the event of the Chairman's
absence.
B.
The Board shall establish its own rules and procedures
for the conduct of its meetings. A copy of said rules and procedures shall
be filed with the Town Clerk. The Board shall hold regular meetings to conduct
business and special meetings when necessary. A record of all business transacted
at the meetings will be kept and filed with the Town Clerk's office.
A majority of Board members shall constitute a quorum at all meetings. No
business may be transacted at any meeting without the approval of a majority
of the Board.
C.
The Board shall be responsible to the Council on matters
relating to parks and recreation and, as such, shall:
(1)
Using appropriate techniques, identify community recreation
needs.
(2)
Review the physical facilities as they relate to recreation
and parks and programs of the Town of Tolland.
(3)
Develop proposals as to the improvement of the facilities
and programs as they relate to parks and recreation.
(4)
Advise the Town Manager on new projects, coordinating
existing services and strengthening park and recreation programs.
(5)
Interact as necessary with other Town boards, commissions
and responsible community organizations concerned with issues related to parks
and recreation.
(6)
Be available for consultation with the Town Council on
parks and recreation related matters and make appropriate recommendations.
(7)
Recommend the adoption of rules, regulations and ordinances
relative to the use and improvement of parks and recreation properties.
(8)
Make an annual report to the Town Council in November
on the Board's actions, or when requested.
(9)
Perform other services related to parks and recreation
as assigned to it by the Town Council.
