There shall be a Department of Recreation, Senior
and Veteran Services, the head of which shall be the Director. Prior
to this appointment, the Director shall have had experience of a responsible
nature in recreational administration.
The Department of Recreation, Senior and Veteran
Services shall:
A. Administer and operate municipal playgrounds and play
fields and facilities for indoor and outdoor sports, athletics and
recreational programs and activities for children and adults.
B. Sponsor and administer cultural and recreational programs
and activities in cooperation with other public and private agencies
and organizations, as recommended by the Recreational Advisory Committee.
C. Coordinate senior citizen activities, programs, trips
and transportation programs in coordination with the senior citizen
organizations, coordinate senior citizen health programs with the
Department of Health and Welfare.
D. Coordinate programs and observances for veterans with
the various veterans and cultural organizations.
E. Be responsible for the maintenance and operation of
senior citizen centers.
[Amended 12-21-2005 by Ord. No. 18-05; 3-25-2009 by Ord. No.
12-09; 4-5-2023 by Ord. No. 23-05]
A. The Department of Recreation, Senior and Veteran Services, with the approval of the Mayor and Business Administrator, 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 and any person who shall violate any such rule or regulation shall be punishable as provided by Chapter
1, Article
II, General Penalty. The Department may charge and collect for the use of the Township a reasonable fee for admission to or use of facilities, programs or activities provided under this article when specifically authorized by resolution of the Council.
[Amended 6-10-2009 by Ord. No. 25-09]
A. Committee established; membership. Within the Department
of Recreation, Senior and Veteran Services, there shall be a Recreation
Advisory Committee consisting of 12 members to be appointed by the
Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. Each member shall
serve for a term of three years, except that of those first appointed
four shall be appointed for terms of three years, four for terms of
two years and three for terms of one year. Vacancies shall be filled
for the unexpired term only. Members shall serve without compensation.
B. Powers and duties. The Committee shall advise and
assist the Department in the planning and development of public recreational
programs, areas and facilities; and it shall promote the optimum coordination
of public and other recreational facilities within the Township.