[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]
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall be appointed by the
Mayor 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.
[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 Mayor and members of the City of Oneida
Common Council.
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.
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.
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.
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]
[1]
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.
