[Amended 2-25-1985 by Ord. No. 1727; 11-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-2784; 2-21-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-3052]
There shall be a Department of Recreation, the head of which shall be the Director of Recreation. At the time of appointment, the Director shall be qualified by training and experience for the duties of the office.
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Provide for year-round programming of wholesome recreational activities for Township residents.
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Cooperate and coordinate with other municipal departments, youth organizations, leagues, clubs, service organizations to further recreational interests and opportunities in the Township.
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Plan, develop and coordinate the use of recreational and park facilities, including the issuance of use permits. Maintenance and upkeep of park and recreational facilities shall be the responsibility of the Department of Public Works, Parks, and Engineering, but shall be closely coordinated with the Department of Recreation.
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Plan and operate Township public bathing beaches and related facilities, to the extent that funds are available, including supervision of concessionaires and lifeguards at all beaches, parks and other recreation areas.
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Work closely with the Board of Recreation Commissioners in exercising their functions, powers and duties, per N.J.S.A. 40:12-1 et seq., subject to the requirements of Township ordinances.
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From time to time enter into agreements and understandings with other entities such as the Board of Education and other governmental agencies for joint and cooperative program planning and facility usage, with the prior approval of the Township Administrator and/or governing body.
In addition to his powers and duties as a department head, the Director shall:
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Administer the work of the Department under the direction of the Administrator, with the assistance of the Recreation Advisory Committee.
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Conduct studies of the present and future park and recreational needs of the Township and develop immediate and long-range plans, in consultation with the Recreation Advisory Committee, for recommendation to the Administrator and the Township Committee.
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Operate such recreational areas, grounds, park facilities, swimming pools, buildings and structures as may be authorized by or pursuant to ordinance.
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Maintain records as may be required to control departmental receipts, property and personnel, to evaluate programs and to provide information for budgeting, public reporting, planning and financing of recreational and park programs.[1]
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Editor's Note: Former § 4-62, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation, which previously followed this section and contained portions of Ord. No. 1309, was repealed 3-2-2013 by Ord. No. 2012-3052.
The Department may sponsor, arrange and provide for the giving of indoor and outdoor exhibitions, concerts, games and contests and may use and employ public property for such purposes. The Department may charge and collect for the use of the Township a reasonable admission for each person entering or using facilities, exhibitions, concerts, games or contests provided under this article when authorized by the Township Committee.
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The Department may recommend to the Township Committee appropriate ordinances governing the conduct of all persons while on or using such public property devoted to recreational uses.
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The custodians, supervisors and assistants appointed for the Department shall, while on duty, be authorized to preserve order and enforce the observance of the rules and regulations of the Department by causing any violator to be removed from the premises.[1]
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Editor's Note: Former § 4-65, Parks and open spaces, which previously followed this section, was repealed 3-2-2013 by Ord. No. 2012-3052.