[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Greenfield (now City Council of the City of Greenfield) 10-16-1985, approved by AG 2-20-1986 (Ch. 34, Art. V, of the 2002 Bylaws). Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Parks and recreation facilities — See Ch. 322.
[Amended 10-16-2019 by Order No. FY 20-047]
Recreation Commission members shall be subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in Greenfield Home Rule Charter Section 6-10, entitled "Recreation Commission."
[Amended 10-16-2019 by Order No. FY 20-047]
The Commission shall advise the Mayor in the control, development and management of a system of public playgrounds and recreation areas and facilities, and shall be charged with the supervision of ballfields, swimming pools and bathing beaches, summer and winter recreation programs, and development or alterations of facilities or programs which shall meet with the approval of the Mayor.
[Amended 4-17-2019 by Order No. FY 19-125; 10-16-2019 by Order No. FY 20-047]
The Commission, subject to City rules and regulations, shall have the power to employ persons, including but not limited to the Recreation Director for the City of Greenfield, who are properly qualified in experience and education in recreation to direct or work in said programs. The salaries of personnel shall be within the framework of the City's collective bargaining agreements.
[Amended 10-16-2019 by Order No. FY 20-047]
The Commission members shall be requested to make an annual inspection of recreation functions and to bring the report before the Mayor.
[Amended 4-17-2019 by Order No. FY 19-125]
The Recreation Commission shall develop a continuing "master plan" involving the proposed development of new recreation areas and programs which will be of interest to the citizens of Greenfield. This long-range plan should include recommended land takings and a priority listing. The Commission should seek out federal and state funds whenever it feels that the City qualifies for such.