Township of Livingston, NJ Article XVIII Department of Recreation and Parks

§ 2-86 Establishment; Director as head.

There is hereby established a Department of Recreation and Parks, the head of which shall be the Director of Recreation and Parks.

§ 2-87 Functions of Department. [1]

The Department of Recreation and Parks shall:

A. Provide a year-round program of wholesome recreational activities for all Township residents;

B. Cooperate with other Township departments, service clubs and other organizations in furthering recreational interests in the Township;

C. Plan, develop and coordinate the use of recreational and park facilities;

D. Have and exercise the functions, powers and duties of a board of recreation commissioners as authorized by statute (N.J.S.A. 40:12-1 et seq.), subject to the requirements of the Charter and the Code of the Township of Livingston.

[1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 210, Parks and Recreation Areas.

§ 2-88 Joint programs.

Enter into agreements and understandings with the Board of Education of the Township for joint and cooperative program planning, use of facilities, and subject to approval of the Manager, the maintaining of school grounds, planning and employment of personnel.

§ 2-89 Duties of Director of Recreation and Parks.

The Director of Recreation and Parks shall:

A. Administer the work of the Department with the assistance of such policy guides as may heretofore have been adopted by the Board of Recreation Commissioners;

B. Conduct studies of the present and future park and recreational needs of the Township, and develop immediate and long-range plans for recommendation to the Manager and the Township Council;

C. Operate such recreational areas, grounds, park facilities, swimming pools, buildings and structures as may be authorized by or pursuant to ordinance;

D. Maintain records as may be required to control departmental receipts, property and personnel, to evaluate programs and to provide information for budgeting, public reporting, planning and financing of recreational and park programs.

§ 2-90 Director of Youth Services.

[Added by Ord. No. 36-1987]

A. Appointment and removal. The Director of Youth Services shall be appointed by the Township Manager.

B. General powers and duties. The Director of Youth Services shall supervise the development of youth programs, develop and coordinate programs with drug counselors, supervise activities of the Youth Center and develop and coordinate programs in conjunction with the Recreation and Park staff.

C. Appointment at the pleasure of the Manager. The Director of Youth Services, appointed by the Township Manager, shall hold his appointment and employment at the pleasure of the Township Manager.

§ 2-91 Program fee schedule. [1]

[Added by Ord. No. 8-1994; amended by Ord. No. 7-1995; Ord. No. 24-1995; Ord. No. 4-1996; Ord. No. 11-1996; Ord. No. 23-1996; Ord. No. 27-1997; Ord. No. 37-1997]

The Township Council is hereby authorized to adopt by resolution amendments, modifications, increases and/or decreases to the fee schedule for programs of the Department of Recreation and Parks of the Township from year to year or from time to time.

[1] Editor's Note: The fee schedule is on file in the Township offices.

§ 2-92 Swimming pool fees.

[Added by Ord. No. 44-1997]

The Township Council is hereby authorized to adopt by resolution membership fees for admission to public swimming pools owned and operated by the Township from year to year.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Public swimming pool membership fees are on file in the Township offices.

§ 2-93 Township facility rental fees.

[Added by Ord. No. 33-1998]

The Township Council is hereby authorized to adopt by resolution amendments, modifications, increases or decreases to the rental fee schedule for Township facilities of the Department of Recreation and Parks from year to year or from time to time. A copy of the fee schedule shall be maintained on file in the office of the Township Clerk.

§ 2-94 Late fees.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-2003]

A. A late payment fee of a minimum of $10 or 25% of the program fee rounded up to the next $5, whichever is greater, will be charged to individuals wishing to register for sports programs after the public registration date; and

B. The late payment fee will not guarantee registration acceptance into the Department's program as space and time limitations will continue to be a factor.