[Gen. Ords. 1962, §§ 2-9, 2-96; Ord. No. 22195, §§ 2,
5, 2-26-1968; Ord. No. 30196, 6-27-2005]
There is hereby established a Recreation Department.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 2-96; Ord. No. 22195, § 5, 2-26-1968]
Under the authority of Chapter 614 of the Acts of 1967 there
is hereby established a Parks-Recreation Board.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, §§ 2-5, 2-97, 2-98; Ord. No. 22195, § 5, 2-26-1968]
The Parks-Recreation Board shall consist of nine members, one
of whom shall be a member of the School Committee. The Mayor shall
appoint, on or before the first Monday in February of each year, three
members of the Board to serve for the terms of three years. Such members
shall be subject to confirmation by the Council.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, § 2-99; Ord. No. 22195, § 5, 2-26-1968]
As soon as convenient after March 1 of each year, the Parks-Recreation
Board shall meet and organize by choice of a Chairman from their own
number, and a clerk not necessarily from their own number, to serve
for one year, or until their successors are elected.
[Gen. Ords. 1962, §§ 2-97, 2-100; Ord. No. 22195, § 5, 2-26-1968]
(a) The Parks-Recreation Board shall be vested with all of the powers
and duties heretofore exercised and performed by the Board of Park
Commissioners and the Recreation Board, or hereafter given to or imposed
upon such boards.
(b) Said Board shall have power to adopt rules of procedure and prescribe
regulations, consistent with general laws and City ordinances, for
the conduct of all business within its jurisdiction. Subject to the
limit of funds appropriated therefor by the City Council, it shall
employ and supervise such personnel as may be necessary to carry out
its duties and to maintain and operate the various public parks, recreational
parks and playgrounds, and any other park and recreational facilities
of which they have or may be given charge.