[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council
of the Borough of Old Forge 5-22-1991 by Ord. No. 8-1991 (Ch. 31 of the 1994
Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
The name of this organization shall be the "Old
Forge Borough Recreation Board."
[Amended 6-15-1999 by Ord. No. 1999-10]
A.
The Old Forge Recreation Board shall consist of members
who are residents of the Borough of Old Forge duly appointed by the
Borough Council. The number of members of said Board shall be fixed
by the Borough Council upon the recommendation of the Recreation Board
and may fluctuate from time to time as necessary, subject to the provisions
of 53 P.S. § 47709.[1]
B.
Any Recreation Board member who fails to attend three
consecutive meetings without a proper excuse may be removed as a member
of said Board by the Borough Council upon the recommendation of the
Recreation Board.
Each member shall be appointed for a term of
five years, and the terms of the members shall be staggered in such
a manner that at least one expires annually.
It shall be the purpose of the Board to monitor
and develop recreational programs within the Borough, seek sources
of funding for said programs and develop and maintain the Borough
Parks System.
A.
The position of Recreation Director is hereby created.
It shall be the function of the Recreation Director to supervise the
daily operations of the Borough Parks System.
B.
The Director shall be doubly responsible for maintenance,
security and scheduling of the parks within the Borough.
C.
The Director shall also be the Recreation Board's
liaison with the Borough Council and the Borough Manager.