[Amended 2-6-1980 by L.L. No. 1-1980; 1-18-2006 by L.L. No. 1-2006]
There shall be a Recreation Commission to consist of nine members to be appointed for three-year terms by the Mayor with the approval of the Council, except that the present members of the Recreation Commission shall continue in office as the members of the Recreation Commission, as constituted by this Charter, until the expiration of their terms, and thereafter, their successors shall be appointed for the term of three (3) years from and after the expiration of the term of their predecessors in office.
A. 
The Recreation Commission shall have control of the regulation and use of recreation programs and facilities of the city, except as otherwise provided by the Council.
B. 
It shall develop and recommend plans for future recreation programs and facilities and submit and explain such plans annually at a joint meeting with the Council at a time specified by the Council, and at such other times as requested by the Council.
C. 
It shall approve the annual budget estimates, which shall be prepared by the Superintendent of Recreation in consultation with the Commission, prior to the submission of such estimates to the City Manager.
D. 
It may appoint such committees as it may deem necessary for the operation of specified recreation programs and facilities.
E. 
The Commission shall comply with city regulations, practices and procedures relating to administration, employees, purchasing and accountability of city property, except as otherwise provided by the Council.
F. 
A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, and whenever its approval is necessary, the affirmative vote of a majority of the members shall be required.
[Amended 2-6-1980 by L.L. No. 1-1980]
A. 
The Department of Recreation shall operate and maintain all of the recreation programs and facilities assigned to it from time to time by the Council.
B. 
The Superintendent of Recreation shall have and exercise all the administrative powers necessary to operate and maintain the Department of Recreation, but in the performance of such duties he shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the City Manager. However, such administration of the Department by the Superintendent under the direction and supervision of the Manager shall be in accordance with policies fixed by the Commission.
C. 
The Superintendent shall attend all meetings of the Recreation Commission and shall cooperate with the Commission in the performance of its duties.
A. 
The Recreation Commission may recommend qualifications for applicants for the position of Superintendent of Recreation who shall be appointed by the City Manager subject to the approval of the Commission.
B. 
The City Manager shall, within budgetary limitations, employ all other persons as he shall deem necessary and proper for recreation programs and facilities.