[R.O. 2013 §2-206; Ord. No. 1.122 (Bill No. 1834) §10, 12-7-2000]
There is hereby established a Department of Parks and Leisure Services which shall consist of the Director of Parks and Leisure Services and such other employees as from time to time may be authorized by the City Council and assigned to the department.
[R.O. 2013 §2-207; Ord. No. 1.122 (Bill No. 1834) §10, 12-7-2000]
The Department of Parks and Leisure Services shall be responsible for the planning and implementation of programs to meet the recreation and leisure needs of the community through the development of programs, services, and facilities. In addition, the department shall be responsible for such other functions as may be from time to time authorized by the City Administrator.
[R.O. 2013 §2-208; Ord. No. 1.122 (Bill No. 1834) §10, 12-7-2000]
There is hereby created the office of Director of Parks and Leisure Services. The Director shall be appointed by the City Administrator. The Director shall be chosen on the basis of administrative skills and training in the field of parks, recreation and leisure services, with special reference to experience in or knowledge of accepted practices pertaining to the duties of the office. The Director may be removed from office by the City Administrator.
[R.O. 2013 §2-209; Ord. No. 1.122 (Bill No. 1834) §10, 12-7-2000; Ord. No. 1.122 (Bill No. 2456) §1, 3-3-2011]
A. 
The Director of Parks and Leisure Services ("Director"), under the supervision of the City Administrator, shall exercise control and supervision over all employees assigned to the Department of Parks and Leisure Services.
B. 
The Director shall propose, adopt and implement, upon the approval of the City Council, such rules and regulations he/she deems necessary to secure the enforcement of Chapter 230 of the Code of Ordinances.
C. 
The Director shall advise and make recommendations to the City Council and Parks Board on matters relating to the City parks and Leisure Services programs of the City. In addition to the powers enumerated herein, the Director shall have the powers delegated to such position or subordinate positions by ordinances of the City, and such other duties as may be assigned by the City Administrator.