A Straban Township Recreation Board is hereby established pursuant to
the authority granted to townships by the Pennsylvania Second Class Township
Code (53 P.S. § 67201, et seq.).
Recreation Board members shall serve without compensation. Members may
be reimbursed for expenses incurred in performance of their duties.
The Straban Township Recreation Board shall be an advisory body to the
Board of Supervisors. The Board shall also have the authority to implement
programs and policies as approved by the Board of Supervisors. The Board shall
have the following powers and duties in the fulfillment of its advisory role:
A. Identification of the open space, recreation, park and
trail needs of the Township;
B. Planning and supervision of recreation programs approved
by the Board of Supervisors;
C. Presentation of recommendations for plans, programs,
physical facilities and improvements, and policies pertaining to the provision
of recreation, park, and open space services;
D. Provision of advice to the Board of Supervisors in the
acquisition and development of parks, recreation areas, trails, and open space;
E. Provision of advice, upon request by the Board of Supervisors,
concerning the appropriateness of private covenants, restrictions and policies
that will affect privately held recreation areas proposed in subdivision and
land development plan submissions;
F. Preparation and presentation of an annual report on the
Recreation Board's activities, the adequacy and effectiveness of the
existing park, recreation and open space facilities, and its projected budget
requirements; and
G. Execution of those tasks and activities as directed by
the Board of Supervisors.