[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Montgomery 11-24-2008 by Ord. No. 08-234.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Parks and recreation areas — See Ch. 166.
Subdivision and land development — See Ch. 205.
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 30, Parks and Recreation Board, adopted 3-1-1976 by Ord. No. 52, as amended.
There is hereby created, pursuant to Section 2204 of the Second Class Township Code ("Second Class Township Code") (NOTE: Act of May 1, 1933, P.L. 103, No. 69; reenacted July 10, 1947, P.L. 1481; reenacted and amended November 9, 1995, P.L. 350, No. 60),[1] a board to be known as the Montgomery Township Advisory Recreation and Parks Board ("Board"). The Board shall be composed of five, seven or nine residents of Montgomery Township ("Township").
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Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 67204.
Members of the Board shall be appointed by the Supervisors in accordance with the following procedures:
A. 
Board members shall serve for terms of five years, or until their successors are appointed, except that members first appointed shall be appointed so that the terms of not more than two members expire annually. All persons appointed shall serve their full terms unless they voluntarily resign or are removed by the Supervisors for dereliction or neglect of duty. Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of term shall be for the unexpired term and shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
B. 
Whenever possible, due consideration will be given to representation from various geographic sections within the Township, so that all Board members shall not be from the same geographic area.
The Board is to be advisory and shall coordinate its activities with the elected officials and other advisory committees of the Township.
A. 
The members of the Board shall elect a Chairperson and Secretary and select all other necessary officers to serve for a period of one year. The Board may adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of all business within its jurisdiction.
B. 
The Supervisors, pursuant to Section 2203 of the Second Class Township Code,[1] may by ordinance regulate the use and enjoyment by the public of any park or recreation ground owned and operated by the Township. The Supervisors may also prescribe rules for the use by the public of parks and recreation grounds and the facilities and amusements connected therewith and post the rules at conspicuous places in the parks or recreation grounds.
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Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 67203.
C. 
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Supervisors shall, upon conviction before a District Justice, be adjudged guilty of a summary offense punishable by fine of not more than $600 and costs of prosecution and, if found in default thereof, be subject to imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 60 days. Each and every violation shall constitute a separate offense, and the imposition of one penalty shall not excuse the violation where permitted to continue. The application of the penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
The Board shall assist and advise the Supervisors in the following areas:
A. 
Identifying the recreation and parks needs of the Township.
B. 
Recommending recreational programs for approval by the Supervisors.
C. 
Recommending plans, programs, and policies regarding the provision of recreation and park services.
D. 
Advising the Supervisors in the acquisition and development of parklands.
E. 
Undertaking recreation and park tasks as requested by the Supervisors.
The Board shall keep minutes of its meetings, which it shall submit to the Supervisors after every meeting. The Board shall also submit an annual report to the Supervisors, including an analysis of the adequacy and effectiveness of community recreation areas, facilities and leadership.
The Board, at such times and in the manner as directed by the Supervisors, shall annually submit for approval to the Supervisors a proposed budget for the ensuing year, setting forth all proposed expenditures, salaries, and programs with sufficient justification. The Board shall not in any manner obligate the Supervisors for the payment of any Township funds until the same is appropriated by the Supervisors.