[Ord. No. 2022-06, 10/20/2022]
For matters concerning Lower Macungie Township parks and recreation
facilities and programs, a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
is hereby created, to be comprised of seven members. The members shall
be appointed as follows:
1. There shall be five residents of Lower Macungie Township, all appointed
by the Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners. The members
of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall serve without
pay for terms of three years or until their successors are appointed.
The terms of such members will be staggered so that no more than two
members are appointed in any year. Each term shall commence on January
1 and terminate on December 31. Vacancies in the Committee occurring
prior to the expiration of a term shall be for the unexpired term
and shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments, in
accordance with the Appointment Policy. Committee members shall serve
at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners and may be removed for
cause by a majority vote of the Board of Commissioners.
2. The Director of Recreation, who shall serve as the Chairperson.
3. A Township staff member, designated by the Township Manager, who
is responsible for the Public Works Department maintenance of parks
and recreation facilities.
[Ord. No. 2022-06, 10/20/2022]
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall be advisory
to the Board of Commissioners and shall meet no less often than quarterly
at a public meeting which has been properly advertised, at which the
public shall be given an opportunity to be heard. The Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee may also meet at such special meetings or work
sessions, as necessary and properly advertised. The Committee will
make every effort to hold meetings in the evening hours to encourage
public input and involvement.
[Ord. No. 2022-06, 10/20/2022]
1. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall be generally responsible
for the periodic review of parks and recreation facilities and programming
for the purpose of recommending changes and for advising the Township
Manager, the Board of Commissioners, the Department of Parks and Recreation
and the Recreation Director on recreation needs, use of facilities,
and programs related to Township recreation.
2. The Committee shall incorporate the following principles in its advisory
role:
A. Welcome various perspectives and ideas;
B. Consider broad-based input from Township citizens and local organized
groups into planning and decisionmaking on areas of parks and recreation;
C. Develop recommendations based on examination of issues;
D. Promote public participation by the residents of Lower Macungie Township;
E. Operate transparently, ethically and in the best interest of the
public and the Township.
[Ord. No. 2022-06, 10/20/2022]
1. Serve as an advisory committee on matters concerning parks and recreation
to the Board of Commissioners of Lower Macungie Township.
2. In cooperation with the Director of Recreation, assist in the development
of a comprehensive Lower Macungie Parks and Recreation Comprehensive
Plan and promote the implementation of the plan.
3. Conduct regular public meetings no less often than quarterly to review,
discuss and advise on programs and operations of the Parks and Recreation
Department.
4. Promote a harmonious relationship between the Parks and Recreation
Department and the general public.
5. Promote a cooperative environment between the Parks and Recreation
Department, residents and organized Lower Macungie recreation associations
in meeting the Parks and recreation needs of the Township.
6. Assist the Director of Recreation as needed in the development of
recreation policies for implementation by the Board of Commissioners.
7. Utilize the regular public meetings of the Committee, in addition
to its regular business, to serve as a forum to discuss new programs
and recreation services that benefit the Township.
8. Perform such other duties relating to parks and recreation as may
be assigned from time to time by the Lower Macungie Township Board
of Commissioners, Township Manager, and/or the Director of Recreation.
[Ord. No. 2022-06, 10/20/2022]
1. Citizen advisory committees are strictly advisory in nature and have
no decisionmaking authority. Citizen advisory committees are prohibited
from incurring expenses, making payments, entering contracts, leases
or obligations or otherwise binding the Township without the express
written consent of the Board of Commissioners.
2. The Committee shall follow the Township's Social Media Policy
and shall refrain from making official statements on behalf of the
Township.