[Adopted 3-23-2015 by Ord. No. 757]
The Township is authorized to enter into an intergovernmental
cooperation agreement with the Antietam School District, Lower Alsace
Township, Mt. Penn Borough, St. Lawrence Borough and the Mt. Penn
Borough Municipal Authority to create a regional commission to equip
and maintain recreation programs for Township residents.
The conditions of the cooperation agreement are set forth in
the intergovernmental cooperation agreement, which is appended hereto
as Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein as if set forth in full.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: A copy of said agreement is on file in
the Township offices.
The purpose and objective of the agreement is to create the
Recreation Commission of the Antietam Valley (the "Commission") for
the purpose of organizing, supervising, administering, maintaining
and operating a community recreation and parks program for the benefit
of Township residents, as more fully set forth in the attached agreement.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: A copy of said agreement is on file in
the Township offices.
The intergovernmental cooperation agreement shall have an initial
term consistent with the agreement.
The Commission shall be funded through the acquisition of public
and private grants and private contributions. The Commission may also
be funded through voluntary financial or in-kind contributions made
by the Township or other members of the Commission.
The organizational structure necessary to implement the agreement
includes the creation of a nine-member Commission, with members being
appointed by the member agencies. The composition of the Commission
is more fully set forth in the agreement.[1] The Commission shall be entitled to establish its own
form of organization and appropriate rules and regulations, including
bylaws, in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
[1]
Editor's Note: A copy of said agreement is on file in
the Township offices.
Real and personal property shall be acquired, licensed, or disposed
of in accordance with the terms of the agreement and applicable law.
The parties intend to create a separate legal entity, known
as the "Recreation Commission of the Antietam Valley," by adoption
of this agreement. Although no employees are contemplated at this
time, the Commission may employ such personnel as it may deem necessary.
The Commission shall be empowered to enter into contracts for policies
of group insurance and employee benefits, including social security,
for its employees.
