[Ord. No. 611, 7/11/2022]
1. The authority to supervise and maintain recreation places is hereby
vested in the East Lansdowne Borough Recreation Board. The Recreation
Board may equip, operate and maintain the recreation places of the
Borough of East Lansdowne, as authorized by the Borough Council of
East Lansdowne.
2. The Borough Council may, from time to time, designate the duties
of the Recreation Board by ordinance.
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The membership of the Recreation Board shall consist of five
registered electors. The members of said Board shall be appointed
by the Council of the Borough of East Lansdowne and each member shall
serve for a term of five years, or until their respective successors
are appointed. The terms of the members shall be staggered in a manner
that at least one member's term expires annually.
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Members of the Recreation Board shall serve without pay.
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Vacancies on the Recreation Board shall be filled by Council
Vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be
filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments.
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1. The members of the Recreation Board established under this Part shall
elect their own chair and secretary and select all other necessary
officers to serve for a period of one year.
2. The Recreation Board may, with the approval of council, establish
employment positions and hire employees to fill the approved positions
and as the Council of the Borough may provide through proper appropriations.
3. The Recreation Board shall have power to adopt rules and regulations
for the conduct of all business within its jurisdiction.
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The Recreation Board shall:
1. Advise the Council on matters of recreational policy and administration
necessary to provide appropriate facilities and programs.
2. Make recommendations to the Council on rules and regulations and
practices concerning the utilization of programs and facilities, the
schedule of fees for programs and facilities and the operation and
maintenance of park and recreational facilities and programs.
3. Allocate facilities for and administer a youth football program in
the Borough.
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The members of the Board shall make an annual report to the
Council of the Borough of East Lansdowne of all its transactions and
activities.