[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pomona 10-16-1979 by L.L. No. 3-1979. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[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.