The Recreation Committee shall provide for recreational opportunities
for the residents of Independence Township. The Recreation Committee
shall make nonbinding recommendations to the governing body as to
community events, as well as with respect to enhancements and improvements
to any Township-owned property for recreational activities. These
nonbinding recommendations may consist of fundraising, operations,
crowd control, costs and other activities related to the management
of community recreational events or projects. The Recreation Committee
shall also perform the following functions:
A. In conjunction with and under the supervision of the Recreation Leader/Director
and Township Committee, supervise methods and arrangements for the
proper maintenance and care of the lands and improvements on the Township
recreation fields and parks and all structures thereon now or hereafter
owned by the Township.
B. Advise the Recreation Leader/Director in the coordination of programs,
the development of new initiatives, and the management of existing
programs.
C. Recommend to the Township Committee a schedule of fees and charges
to be made for the use of playground or recreational places for utilizing
facilities, use or purchase of equipment and uniforms, participating
in organized sports and activities and for such other purposes as
may be deemed reasonable and proper by the Township Committee.
D. Maintain communications with recreational organizations in order
to coordinate the use of facilities, and establish consistent policies
and cooperation among various groups.
E. Develop guidelines for the recreational use of playgrounds and recreational
facilities in the Township, consistent with rules governing the use
thereof as may be adopted from time to time by the Mayor and Township
Committee.
F. Encourage and plan special entertainment activities for all the citizens
of the Township throughout the year.
G. Maintain communication with other municipal bodies to minimize duplication
of efforts and to foster joint programs.
H. The Recreation Committee may make recommendations to the Recreation
Leader/Director as to the establishment of any new staff positions
it deems necessary for the successful operation of the Township's
recreation programs. The responsibility for the hiring of such employees
shall be vested with the Township Committee. Any such employees shall
be under the immediate supervision of the Recreation Leader/Director,
who, in turn, shall be under the supervision of the Township Administrator
and Township Committee.
I. The Recreation Committee shall in all respects operate through and
under the direction of the Township Committee in accordance with the
administrative procedures and regulations of the Code of the Township
of Independence. However, the Recreation Committee and its members
shall have no power to take any action on behalf of the Township of
Independence or to take any other action, other than what is set forth
within this subsection.
J. The Recreation Committee shall also study such matters as may be
referred to it by the Mayor and Township Committee and shall report
its findings and conclusions thereon in writing to the governing body
as soon as reasonably possible.