[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood 12-15-1971 by Ord. No. 631R (Ch. 29 of the 1971 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 2-13-1980 by Ord. No. 708R]
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There is hereby created a Board of Recreation Commissioners of the Borough of Fanwood, to consist of the Mayor, ex officio, and seven members, all of whom shall be citizens and residents of the Borough of Fanwood.
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The Board of Recreation Commissioners shall also consist of four alternate members. Said alternates shall have the same qualifications as the regular members of the Board and shall be designated at the time of appointment as "Alternate No. 1," "Alternate No. 2," "Alternate No. 3," and "Alternate No. 4."
[Amended 6-9-1993 by Ord. No. 93-08R; 2-10-2004 by Ord. No. 04-02R]
The Board of Recreation Commissioners shall at all times be subject to the general authority of the Mayor and Borough Council but shall have the following powers, duties and authority:
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Determine the recreation needs of the Borough of Fanwood.
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Establish policies and standards therefor.
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Provide facilities and a program to comply with the recreation needs of the Borough.
D. 
Appoint the Executive Director and recommend his/her salary to the Mayor and Borough Council for approval.
[Amended 12-28-1999 by Ord. No. 99-25R]
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Appoint such other personnel as from time to time the Board of Recreation Commissioners may deem proper and necessary and fix their salaries within the Board of Recreation Commissioners' budget.
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Promulgate, adopt and approve such rules and regulations as the Board of Recreation Commissioners shall deem fitting and proper to carry out its purposes and objectives.
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Prepare and submit an annual report to the Mayor and Borough Council.
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Each year the Board of Recreation Commissioners shall develop a budget for the ensuing calendar year and present the same to the Borough Council, which budget shall give the details of the moneys considered necessary to carry out the recreational program and show the amount allocated for the various required services.
[Amended 12-15-1971 by Ord. No. 631R]
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The Borough Council shall have the right to approve said budget in whole or in part or to fix such amount which, in its opinion, is adequate and proper for the purpose of the Board of Recreation Commissioners and to appropriate said sum for such purpose.
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The Board of Recreation Commissioners shall conduct its affairs, policies and programs each year within the amount appropriated by the Borough Council for such purpose and at no time shall expend more than the sum so appropriated.
[Amended 6-9-1993 by Ord. No. 93-08R]
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The members of the Board of Recreation Commissioners shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the Borough Council, for terms of five years.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
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One member of the Borough Council shall serve as liaison to the Board of Recreation Commissioners.
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Alternate No. 1 shall be appointed for a term of five years with the initial term ending December 31, 1997. Alternate No. 2 shall be appointed for a term of five years with the initial term ending December 31, 1996. Alternate No. 3 shall be appointed for a term of five years with the initial term ending December 31, 2005. Alternate No. 4 shall be appointed for a term of five years with the initial term ending December 31, 2004.
[Amended 2-10-2004 by Ord. No. 04-02R]
[Amended 12-15-1971 by Ord. No. 631R; 6-9-1993 by Ord. No. 93-08R]
In the event of a vacancy caused by the death, inability or resignation of any member, the Mayor, with the approval of the Borough Council, shall appoint another person to fill the unexpired term of such a vacancy.
[Amended 2-10-2004 by Ord. No. 04-02R]
The Mayor, with the approval of the Borough Council, shall each year name one member of the Board of Recreation Commissioners as Chairperson, to serve for one year.
[Amended 2-10-2004 by Ord. No. 04-02R]
The powers and duties of the Chairperson shall be as follows:
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To preside over all meetings of the Board.
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To appoint a Vice Chairperson and Recording Secretary and an Acting Chairperson in the event of the nonavailability of the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson.
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To appoint such committees as may be authorized by the Board of Recreation Commissioners to carry out the objects and purposes of the Board of Recreation Commissioners.
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To authorize the discharge or release for cause of any employee upon request and certification of the Executive Director.
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To certify, together with the Executive Director, to the Borough Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer all expenditures of the Board of Recreation Commissioners.
The Board of Recreation Commissioners shall appoint a staff to consist of an Executive Director and such other personnel as may from time to time be deemed proper and necessary by the Board of Recreation Commissioners for the furtherance of its objects and purposes.
The Executive Director shall have the following powers, authority and duties:
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Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the program of activities authorized and directed by the Board of Recreation Commissioners.
B. 
Supervise the maintenance and use of the recreational facilities operating under the control of the Board of Recreation Commissioners.
C. 
Employ, with the approval of the Board of Recreation Commissioners, and organize, train and supervise all departmental personnel and assign their respective duties to them.
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Keep careful and complete records of departmental activities and services and of the personnel of the Board of Recreation Commissioners and keep a complete inventory and record of all property of the Board of Recreation Commissioners.
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Attend all meetings of the Board of Recreation Commissioners except in those cases where the Board of Recreation Commissioners holds a closed session and advises the Executive Director not to be present.
F. 
Prepare and present an annual report to the Board of Recreation Commissioners at the close of each year.
G. 
Certify, together with the Chairperson, to the Borough Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer all expenditures of the Board.
[Amended 2-10-2004 by Ord. No. 04-02R]
[Amended 12-28-1999 by Ord. No. 99-25R; 2-10-2004 by Ord. No. 04-02R]
Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at the call of the Chairperson or, in his/her absence or disability, at the call of the Vice Chairperson; provided, however, that a meeting shall be called upon the written request of five members of the Board. At least 48 hours' notice of any such meeting, in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, shall be given to all members. At all meetings, a quorum shall consist of a majority of the members of the Board, exclusive of the Mayor.
[Added 9-10-1997 by Ord. No. 97-07R]
Any interest earned on moneys in the Board of Recreation Commissioners's checking account established pursuant to New Jersey law and regulations promulgated by the New Jersey Division of Local Government Services shall not be treated as current revenue but shall become part of the principal within the Board of Recreation Commissioners checking account and may be used for the same purpose or purposes by the Board of Recreation Commissioners as such principal funds are used.