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Borough of Kinnelon, NJ
Morris County
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New Laws (4) Index Notes (1)
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Kinnelon 12-15-2016 by Ord. No. 17-16. Amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby created a Department of Recreation.
A. 
There shall be a Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, the head of which shall be the Recreation Director.
B. 
The Recreation Director and all personnel of the Department shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council.
C. 
The administration process of the Department shall be coordinated by the Director.
The Director of Recreation shall administer and enforce all laws, ordinances and regulations relating to recreation. The Director of Recreation shall have had experience of a responsible nature in recreational work or recreational administration and shall:
A. 
Administer and operate municipal playgrounds, playfields and facilities for indoor and outdoor sports, athletics and recreational programs for children and adults.
B. 
Supervise and conduct a year-round program of recreation activities for the residents of the Borough.
C. 
Be responsible for recommending goals and objectives for the Borough's recreational programs and recommending policies and procedures, and updating the Recreation Master Plan on an annual basis. The Committee shall advise the governing body as to the recreational needs of the Borough and shall report as to all activities to the Mayor and Council on at least a quarterly basis.
D. 
Maintain records of all activities organized within the Borough, the work of the Department and development of all park land within the Borough.
E. 
Submit annually to the mayor and Council a report on or before January 1 comprehensively detailing the operations, receipts, disbursements and expenditures for the year.
F. 
Exercise all such other powers and duties as may be delegated to it by the Mayor and Council.
The Director of Recreation, with the approval of the Mayor and Council, may adopt suitable rules and regulations for the safety and conduct of persons using recreational facilities and for the preservation of public peace and order at public events. Any person who shall violate any such rule or regulation shall be punishable by penalties not in excess of those authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:49-5. The Department of Recreation may charge and collect, for the use of the Borough, a reasonable fee for admission to programs or activities or use of facilities provided under this chapter when specifically authorized by resolution of the Council.
[Added 4-16-2020 by Ord. No. 01-2020]
The Director of Recreation shall receive the same health and life benefits as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement for the rank and file employees (Local #1158 IBW).