[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berlin 12-15-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-13; amended in its entirety 6-13-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-11. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
It is the intent of this chapter to establish uniform policies and procedures by which municipally owned buildings, also known as public buildings or municipal facilities, may be utilized by residents of the Township of Berlin and, on an as-available basis, by groups and/or organizations that are nonresidents.
A. 
The Township of Berlin hereby establishes certain policies and procedures regulating the private use of public buildings, entitled "Policy and Procedures for Rental of Municipal Facilities" and "Rules Governing Use of Municipal Facilities."
B. 
A copy of the "Policy and Procedures Regulating Rental of Municipal Facilities," "Rules Governing Use of Municipal Facilities," and any other forms to be maintained by the Township Clerk as required therein, shall be maintained on file in the office of the Township Clerk and shall be delivered to any individual, group or organization applying for permission to use a public building as set forth therein. Said documents also shall be available for inspection during regular business hours upon written request submitted to the Township Clerk.
C. 
The form and content of the "Policy and Procedures Regulating Rental of Municipal Facilities" and "Rules Governing Use of Municipal Facilities," and any and all other forms required to be maintained by the Township Clerk as required therein, may be amended and supplemented from time to time by resolution of the Mayor and Township Council.
Smoking is prohibited on all property owned by the Township of Berlin.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
PROPERTY
All buildings or structures, public works, facilities, parking lots, open space, parks, recreation areas, and any other real property owned by Berlin Township.
Any person who violates this article of the code of the Township of Berlin shall be subject to a fine of not more than $100.