Consistent with § 2204 of the Second Class Township
Code,[1] the Board of Supervisors hereby establishes an advisory
Board which shall be known as the "Recreation Board." This Recreation
Board will serve as an advisory committee directly to the Board of
Supervisors regarding recreation areas within the Township and recreations
activities for the general community. The Recreation Board will be
purely advisory in nature and shall not have any financial or legislative
power, except that which may be given to the Board by the Board of
Supervisors as may be permitted by law. The permitted functions of
the Recreation Board shall be set forth in this article.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 67204.
The Recreation Board shall be required to monitor, make recommendations
and advise the Board of Supervisors on recreation activities and the
recreation facilities within the Township, including, but not limited
to the sports fields, pavilions, public parks, equipment, parking
areas, security and any other matters or issues affecting recreation
activities within the Bear Creek Township community. The Board shall
report to the Board of Supervisors and make any recommendations necessary
for the health, safety, and welfare of the community as it relates
to the recreation activities and the facilities under the control
of the Township.
The Recreation Board shall have five members appointed by the
Board of Supervisors for a term of five years. The initial composition
of the Board shall be through appointments made in the same manner
as Supervisors are elected when additional members are added. The
goal is to create staggered terms of service for said members. No
more than two members' terms shall expire annually. Members of
the Board shall be bona fide residents of Bear Creek Township for
at least one year prior to their appointment. It is suggested, but
not required, that members be familiar with the recreational activities
and facilities in the Township and have experience with the same.
The members shall serve voluntarily and shall not be compensated.
The Members shall elect a Chair, a Vice Chair and a secretary, and
any other office which the Board deems necessary. The Board shall
meet at least four times per year, but may meet at additional times
as may be required. It is intended that at least one of the members
be a member of the Board of Supervisors. The Board shall submit an
annual report to the Board of Supervisors, including an analysis of
the adequacy and effectiveness of community recreation areas, facilities
and leadership.
The Board of Supervisors may appropriate funds to cover miscellaneous
costs necessary for the administration of the Recreation Advisory
Board. These amounts may be set forth in the Township's Annual
Budget.
The Recreation Advisory Board shall comply with all laws of
the Township and of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including, but
not limited to, open meetings, public records, the Pennsylvania Sunshine
Law[1] and public comment. The Board shall have access to the
Township's Roadmaster, Local Zoning Officer and Solicitor, in
consultation with the Board of Supervisors, for questions, issues
and opinions regarding the Board's activities.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 65 Pa.C.S.A. § 701 et seq.
