[Amended 3-21-2000 by L.L. No. 2-2000]
[Amended 7-2-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013]
There shall be a Parks and Recreation Department which shall be headed by the Director of Parks and Recreation (hereinafter referred to as the "Director"). The Department shall be responsible for the control, operation and management of public playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, recreation centers and all other municipal lands, equipment and facilities for recreational purposes. The Department is also responsible for providing wholesome activities for all individuals, regardless of race, color, sex, age, handicap, religion or national origin.
[Amended 7-2-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013; 7-18-2023 by L.L. No. 6-2023[1]]
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall be appointed by the City Manager on the basis of training and experience in public recreation. The Director shall be the head of the Department. The Director shall have the supervision and management of those facilities used for recreational purposes and shall be responsible for the development of recreation programs for the inhabitants of the City. The Director shall cooperate and coordinate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in carrying out such programs.
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Editor's Note: This local law was subject to mandatory referendum and approved by the electors of the City of Oneida 11-7-2023.
[Amended 7-2-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013]
The Parks and Recreation Department shall:
1. 
Coordinate and supplement the activities of public and private agencies devoted in whole or in part to the welfare and protection of residents in the City, and to undertake and promote activities and establish, maintain and operate projects, in whole or in part, providing leisure time activities for all residents or promoting youth development.
[Amended 7-2-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013]
2. 
Receive, review and analyze statistical records and data relating to City of Oneida youth.
3. 
Make necessary studies and recommendations for the needs of all citizens residing in the City of Oneida.
[Amended 7-2-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013]
4. 
Establish, maintain and operate programs devoted in whole or in part to the welfare of the aging; and coordinate and supplement the activities of public and private agencies devoted to such purposes.
5. 
Maintain, repair, clean and care of all City parks and playgrounds, municipal swimming pools and all other structures and works under the jurisdiction of this Department.
6. 
Submit an annual report to the City Manager and members of the City of Oneida Common Council.
[Amended 7-18-2023 by L.L. No. 6-2023[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law was subject to mandatory referendum and approved by the electors of the City of Oneida 11-7-2023.
1. 
To conduct ongoing research to determine the needs of residents in the City of Oneida.
2. 
To inventory services/community resources capable of meeting the needs of the residents in the City of Oneida.
3. 
To plan for the development of new services to meet the needs of the residents or to make modifications to current services.
4. 
To integrate and coordinate services of local, public and private agencies working with residents in the City of Oneida.
[Amended 7-18-2023 by L.L. No. 6-2023[1]; 7-2-2024 by L.L. No. 3-2024]
There shall be a Recreation Commission, which shall act in an advisory capacity to the Recreation and Youth Services Department and shall make recommendations concerning the recreation and youth programs. The Commission shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council for terms of three years. Terms shall be staggered so that not more than four nor fewer than three shall expire in any one year. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. There should be at least two student liaisons who at the time of their appointment shall have attained at least the age of 16 years. At the last meeting in December of each municipal year, the members shall elect one of its members as Chairman and one as Vice Chairman, whose terms will begin in January of the next municipal year.
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Editor's Note: This local law was subject to mandatory referendum and approved by the electors of the City of Oneida 11-7-2023.
1. 
The Recreation Commission shall meet on a bimonthly basis or six times per year at times and places to be determined by the Recreation Director.
[Amended 7-2-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013]
2. 
All regular meetings of the Recreation Commission are open to the public.
3. 
A quorum shall consist of four voting members.
4. 
Motions shall be carried by a majority vote of those voting members present.
5. 
Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson or by petition of a majority of the Commission members.[1]
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Editor's Note: Former Subsection 6, concerning guidance of meetings by Robert's Rules of Order, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 7-2-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013.
1. 
Each Commission member should try to be present at all meetings. If they cannot attend, they should call by the Wednesday prior to the scheduled meeting.
2. 
Volunteer at as many Recreation Department functions and events as possible.
3. 
Make necessary studies and recommendations for the recreational needs of the residents in the City of Oneida.
4. 
Receive, review and provide input on statistical records and data relating to the programs offered by the Recreation Department.[1]
[Amended 7-2-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013]
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Editor's Note: Former Subsection 5, concerning setting up subcommittees to prepare for the next budget year, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 7-2-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013.