Pursuant to the authority in Section 2204(a) of the Second Class
Township Code, 53 P.S. § 67204, the Board of Supervisors
hereby establishes the East Goshen Township Park and Recreation Commission
(the "Commission") and establishes herein the mission statement, powers,
functions and duties of such Commission.
[Amended 1-19-2021 by Ord. No. 129-D-2021]
The Commission shall consist of seven or nine regular members
who shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors and shall serve
for terms of five years or until their successors are appointed, except
that the members of such Commission first appointed shall be appointed
for such terms that the term of not more than two members shall expire
annually thereafter. The Board of Supervisors may appoint at least
one but no more than two residents of the Township to serve as alternate
members of the Commission. The term of office of an alternate member
shall be five years. An alternate member shall be entitled to participate
in all discussions and meetings of the Commission to the same and
full extent as provided for by regular Commission members; however,
they shall not cast a vote as a voting member unless they are needed
to form a quorum of the Commission. Members of the Commission shall
serve without pay but may be reimbursed by the Township for expenses
incurred in performing their duties as approved by the Board of Supervisors.
All persons appointed shall serve their full terms unless they voluntarily
resign or are removed by the Board of Supervisors for dereliction
or neglect of duty. Vacancies which occur other than by expiration
of term shall be for the unexpired term and shall be filled in the
same manner as original appointments.
The members of the Commission established pursuant to this chapter
shall elect their own Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary
and select all other necessary officers to serve for a period of one
year or until their successors are appointed.
The mission of the Park and Recreation Commission is as follows:
To promote and encourage the use of the Township parks and open spaces
by Township residents and visitors in a manner that will preserve
the Township's natural and historic resources for the enjoyment of
future generations; and to develop and provide educational and recreational
activities, programs, partnerships and special events to further enhance
the quality of life for Township residents, businesses, and visitors.
The Park and Recreation Commission shall have the following
responsibilities:
A. Elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary from the Commission's
members and establish a schedule of public meetings.
B. Recommend rules and regulations to the Supervisors for the governance
and use of park and open space facilities and equipment.
C. Recommend and conduct approved educational and recreational programs
and special events that are fun, safe, economical and generally accessible.
These programs/events should promote individual and community growth,
skills, and physical fitness while developing a sense of community
belonging.
D. Promote activities/events within the parks and open spaces that do
not damage the environment, preserve natural resources and wildlife.
E. Recommend additional facilities and uses for Township parks and open
spaces.
F. Stay current with trends in recreation by reading appropriate journals,
magazines, etc., and/or attending workshops.
G. Keep residents informed of Commission activities.
H. Investigate, apply for and follow up on grant opportunities.
I. Develop and sustain positive and cooperative relationships with other
Township boards and commissions.
J. Develop and sustain mutual and beneficial collaborative relationships
with community businesses, organizations, civic groups, school districts,
colleges and universities and other municipalities.
K. Develop an ongoing plan to recruit and retain volunteers to help
with recreation activities/events.
L. Staff Park and Recreation Commission committees as directed by the
Board of Supervisors and as adopted by resolution.
M. Submit a suggested annual budget to the Supervisors by September
15 of each year.
N. Recommend to the Supervisors a fee schedule for the rental of park
facilities and recreational programs.
O. Submit an annual report to the Supervisors indicating the progress
toward current goals and formulation of future goals consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan of the Township.
P. Submit an annual report to the Supervisors that includes an analysis
of the adequacy and effectiveness of the community recreation areas,
facilities and leadership.