[Amended 2-8-1988 by L.L.
No. 1-1988]
Under the provisions of § 3-308 of
the Village Law, there is hereby established a Parks and Recreation
Commission. This Commission and its Chairman shall be appointed by
the Mayor and said Commission shall consist of five persons serving
without pay. The terms of office shall be for three years or until
successors are appointed and qualified, except that the members of
such Commission first appointed shall be appointed for such terms
that no more than the terms of any two members shall expire annually
thereafter. Vacancies in such Commission occurring otherwise than
by expiration of term shall be filled by the Mayor for the unexpired
term.
[Amended 2-8-1988 by L.L.
No. 1-1988]
Immediately after their appointment, the members
of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall meet and organize by
electing such officers other than the Chairman as may be necessary.
The Commission shall have the power to adopt bylaws, rules and regulations
for the proper conduct of public recreation for the village and for
the operation of the parks owned by the Village.
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall provide,
conduct and supervise public playgrounds, playfields, indoor recreation
centers and other recreation areas and facilities owned or controlled
by the Village. It shall have the power to conduct any form of athletic,
play or cultural activity that will employ the leisure time of the
people in a constructive and wholesome manner. It may conduct such
activities on properties under its own control, on public properties
with the consent of the authorities thereof and on private properties
with the consent of the owners. It shall also promulgate rules and
regulations concerning recreation activity and the operation and control
of the parks of the Village.
[Amended 2-8-1988 by L.L.
No. 1-1988]
The Village Board of Trustees shall be authorized
to employ a Superintendent, who shall be a person properly trained
and qualified for the supervision of the activities conducted under
this chapter, and such other personnel as the Commission shall deem
proper and recommend.
[Amended 2-8-1988 by L.L.
No. 1-1988]
Annually the Parks and Recreation Commission
shall submit a budget to the Board of Trustees for its approval. The
Commission may also solicit or receive any gifts or bequests of money
or other personal property or any donation to be applied, principal
or income, for either temporary or permanent use for playgrounds or
other recreational purposes. All bills incurred by the Parks and Recreation
Commission, however, shall be paid by the Board of Trustees upon the
submission of the proper vouchers, in accordance with the budget approved
by the Board of Trustees.
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall make
an annual report to the Board of Trustees by December 1 of each year
and at such other times as the Board of Trustees may request.
[Amended 2-8-1988 by L.L.
No. 1-1988]
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall make
recommendations to the Board of Trustees from time to time for capital
improvements.