[Adopted by Ord. No. 1990-11 (Sec. 2-51 of the 1987 Revised General Ordinances)]
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Establishment. There shall be a Parks and Recreation Committee of the Borough of Red Bank, which Committee shall consist of seven members, plus two alternate members, who shall be designated at the times of their appointment as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2," appointed by the Borough Council. All members to be residents of the Borough. An alternate member may participate in discussions of the proceedings buy may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event that a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No. 1 shall vote first.
[Amended 4-13-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-11]
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Term. The Committee members first appointed shall be appointed as follows: three members for a term to expire after one year of service; two members for a term to expire after two years of service; and two members for a term to expire after three years of service. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for terms of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors. Alternate members shall serve for a term of two years, and until the appointment and qualification of their successors. The terms of the alternate members first appointed shall be two years for Alternate No. 1 and one year for Alternate No. 2, so that the term of not more than one alternate member shall expire in any one year. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made in the same manner as original appointments, and all such appointments shall be for the unexpired term only. The members shall serve until their respective successors are appointed and shall qualify. The members shall receive no compensation for their services.
[Amended 4-13-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-11; 10-12-2023 by Ord. No. NP2023-16]
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Removal or vacancy. The Borough Council may remove any member for cause, on written charges served upon the member, and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel. Any member with three or more unexcused absences from Committee meetings in any one year shall be presumed to have given cause for removal. A vacancy on the Committee occurring for whatever cause, shall be promptly filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment.
The Parks and Recreation Committee shall, after the initial organization, reorganize annually in the month of February. It shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among its members.
The Parks and Recreation Committee shall study and make recommendations regarding recreation affecting Borough residents and undertake such projects as requested by the governing body. Also, the Committee shall, from time to time, as it deems desirable:
A. 
Recommend action to improve, maintain, equip and staff the playgrounds and recreation places of the Borough.
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Recommend recreational programs, activities, exhibitions, games, contests and the like for the recreation of residents.
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Recommend the adoption of suitable rules, regulations and bylaws for the use of Borough recreational facilities and the conduct of all persons while on or using same.
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Recommend the acquisition of property for recreation purposes.
The Parks and Recreation Committee shall not have the power to expend public funds. The governing body will, in its discretion, authorize expenditures it determines appropriate for recreation. All financial records and financial matters, such as payroll and purchasing, shall be maintained by and conducted through the usual Borough departments.
The Parks and Recreation Committee shall keep records of its meetings and activities and shall make an annual report to the governing body in December of each year.