[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Hamburg 3-7-1977 as Sec. 2-9 of the 1976 Revised General Ordinances. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
There is hereby established in the Borough a
Board of Recreation Commissioners to be known as the "Hamburg Board
of Recreation Commissioners."
The Commission shall have the powers and authority
conferred by N.J.S.A. 40:12-1, and the amendments and supplements
thereto, and such other powers as are provided by law.
[Amended 2-2-2009 by Ord. No. 01-2009]
The Board of Recreation Commissioners shall
consist of five members, citizens and residents of the Borough to
be appointed by the Mayor for five-year terms. The member shall serve
until the respective successors are appointed and shall qualify. The
members shall receive no compensation for their serving.
[Added 2-2-2009 by Ord. No. 01-2009]
The Mayor may appoint two alternates designated
as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2," who shall be appointed
for a term of five years. If two alternates are appointed, their term
shall be staggered by the appointment of one of the alternates for
an initial term that is a year less than the regular term. Alternate
members may participate in discussions but may not vote except in
the absence or disqualification of a regular member. In the event
that a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote,
Alternate No. 1 shall vote.
A.Â
The Board of Recreation Commissioners shall have full
control over all lands, playgrounds, and recreation places acquired
or leased under the provisions of the revised statutes of New Jersey
and may adopt suitable rules, regulations and bylaws for the use thereof,
and the conduct of all persons while on or using the same; and any
person who shall violate any of such rules, regulations or bylaws
shall be deemed and adjudged to be a disorderly person.
B.Â
The custodians, supervisors and assistants appointed
by the Board shall while on duty and for the purpose of preserving
order and the observance of the rules, regulations and bylaws of the
Board, have all the power and authority of police officers of the
respective municipalities in and for which they are severally appointed.
C.Â
The Board may appoint a Recreation Director for a
term not to exceed three years, a secretary or Clerk, and such number
of custodians, supervisors and assistants for the several playgrounds
and recreation places under its control as it shall think necessary,
and fix and determine their salaries.
