There is hereby created a Recreation Advisory Council in the
Borough of Edgewater. The Recreation Advisory Council shall have as
its purpose the providing of leisure activities, in many different
forms, for Borough residents of all ages. Such activities may include
but are not limited to athletics and related physical activity programs,
social functions and cultural events.
[Amended 2-18-2003 by Ord. No. 1263-2003]
The Recreation Advisory Council initially consisted of seven
members, all of whom are required to be residents at the Borough of
Edgewater. Appointments to the Council are made by the Mayor with
the advice and consent of the Borough Council. The terms of office
of the initial Council were staggered, with three members being appointed
for three years, two members being appointed for two years, and two
members being appointed for one year, retroactive to January 1, 1999.
Thereafter, the terms are for three years. In the event a vacancy
occurs on the Council, the term is to be filled for the unexpired
terms in the same manner as the original appointment. Effective as
of the date of this ordinance, the size of the Recreation Advisory Council shall be increased
to nine members. One of the two new members pursuant to this ordinance
shall be initially appointed for a one-year term, retroactive to January
1, 2003, and the term of the other member appointed shall be for two
years, retroactive to January 1, 2003. Thereafter, the terms shall
be for three years.