Article X: Department of Parks and Public Property

Superintendent of Parks and Public property. There shall be a Superintendent of Parks and Public Property.

Duties of Superintendent.

It shall be the duty of the Superintendent of Parks and Public Property to take charge of and control the various parks and playgrounds of the City, and with the aid of the park keepers to keep the same in a clean and proper condition, and to perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

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The Superintendent of Parks and Public Property shall have the right to assign the several park keepers to take charge of the several parks and public properties of the City, or (s)he shall have the right to call upon all of them for service in any one of such parks or public properties.

§ 4-54 Deputy Director.

Established; term. There is hereby established the position of Deputy Director in the Department of Parks and Public Property, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:72-9. The Deputy Director shall serve during the term and at the pleasure of the Director.

Duties. The Deputy Director shall assist the Director in organizing, developing, directing, supervising and performing the work involved in the management of the Department. The Deputy Director shall assist the Director in developing and preparing the departmental budget, operational policy, work programs and budgetary policies; evaluate the effectiveness of work programs and procedures of all units within the Department; promote close coordination of planning efforts; develop effective work methods for subordinates; undertake special studies pertaining to Department functions; establish and maintain helpful and cooperative relations with civic and business organizations; and perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the Director. In the absence of the Director, the Deputy Director shall serve in his/her capacity, but shall not be authorized to act at meetings of the Board of Commissioners.

Qualifications. The Deputy Director shall have relevant experience in public or private organization. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.