[CC 1974 §18-25; Ord. No. 1044 §I, 1-16-1980; Ord. No. 1165 §1, 9-15-1982; Ord. No. 1532 §1, 9-28-1994; Ord. No. 2634, 12-12-2023]
There is hereby established in the City the position of Director
of Parks and Recreation. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall,
in consultation with the Park Board, be appointed by the Mayor and
approved by a majority of the members of the City Council.
[CC 1974 §18-26; Ord. No. 1044 §II, 1-16-1980; Ord. No. 1533 §1, 9-28-1994; Ord. No. 2634, 12-12-2023]
A. The
Director of Parks and Recreation shall be responsible for:
1. Supervising the development and maintenance of the park facilities;
2. Developing and administering the budget for park maintenance, upkeep
and repair;
3. With the approval of the City Administrator and in consultation with
the Park Board, screening and recommending for employment applicants
seeking positions in the Parks and Recreation Department, including
contract laborers, and supervising all employees of the Parks and
Recreation Department;
4. Recommending policy and practices to the Park Board for efficient
and effective park maintenance, upkeep and repair;
5. Becoming involved in any agency program which will keep him/her abreast
of current practices, issues, facilities and programs designed to
more effectively do the job;
6. Planning, promoting, organizing, and supervising a comprehensive
municipal recreation program known as the City Recreation Program
and administering the same in the interest of the entire community.
The fees for participation in the City Recreation Program's activities
shall be set forth in the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule, held
on file in the City offices; and
7. Performing such additional duties not herein specifically set out
as may be required by law, by ordinance, or by order of the City Administrator,
City Council or Mayor.
[CC 1974 §18-27; Ord. No. 1044 §III, 1-16-1980; Ord. No. 1165 §3, 9-15-1982; Ord. No. 1447 §2, 9-11-1991; Ord. No. 2634, 12-12-2023]
In order to be eligible for the position of Director of Parks
and Recreation, such Director must hold an earned Bachelor of Science
degree in recreation and park administration, or a bachelor's degree
in a related field with at least two (2) full years of administrative
experience in recreation; or otherwise have such experience and training
in park and recreation administration or a related field as may be
deemed appropriate by the Mayor and City Council of the City.