[Ord. 2005-67, 3/10/2005]
There is hereby created a Recreation Board in and for the Township
of Swatara, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. The Board shall consist
of five persons to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors for such
terms as shall permit no more than two terms to expire in any single
calendar year. The Board of Supervisors may, at its sole discretion,
appoint one ex-officio member to the Recreation Board. Any ex-officio
member shall serve in accordance with the terms of all other Recreation
Board members but may not vote on any matters before the Recreation
Board.
[Ord. 2005-67, 3/10/2005]
The members of the Recreation Board shall be appointed by the
Board of Supervisors for terms of five years, in such order that at
least one but not more than two members' terms shall expire annually.
The aforesaid appointments for a specified term notwithstanding, a
Recreation Board member shall remain in office until a successor is
appointed. If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of a term,
the Board of Supervisors shall appointment a person to fill the remainder
of the unexpired term. The Board of Supervisors may remove any member
of the Recreation Board for dereliction or neglect of duty.
[Ord. 2005-67, 3/10/2005]
The members of the Recreation Board shall serve without pay
but may be reimbursed by the Township for all expenses incurred in
performing their duties.
[Ord. 2005-67, 3/10/2005]
The members of the Recreation Board shall elect, on an annual
basis, a chairman, secretary, and any other officers deemed necessary,
to serve for a period of one year.
[Ord. 2005-67, 3/10/2005]
The Recreation Board shall exercise the authority over any recreation
facility located within the Township or program serving the residents
of the Township, now existing or acquired hereinafter, unless otherwise
specified by the Board of Supervisors. The Recreation Board may adopt
rules and regulations for the conduct of all business within its jurisdiction.
[Ord. 2005-67, 3/10/2005]
The Recreation Board shall submit an annual report to the Board
of Supervisors, including an analysis of the adequacy and effectiveness
of community recreation areas, facilities and leadership. The Recreation
Board shall annually submit for approval to the Board of Supervisors
a proposed budget for the ensuing year, setting forth all proposed
expenditures, salaries and programs. The Recreation Board shall not
obligate the Township for the payment of any Township funds unless
approved and appropriated by the Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 2009-14, 4/9/2009]
1.
This Township shall enter into an inter-governmental agreement with
Bethel Township, East Hanover Township, Jonestown Borough, Northern
Lebanon School District, and Union Township, all of Lebanon County,
to establish the Northern Lebanon Recreation and Parks Commission,
as that agreement is stated in the Intergovernmental Agreement of
Cooperation that is attached hereto, incorporated herein by reference,
and marked Exhibit A.
2.
The Chairman and Secretary of this Township are authorized to sign
the Intergovernmental Agreement of Cooperation on behalf of the Board
of Supervisors of Swatara Township.
3.
The Intergovernmental Agreement of Cooperation shall become binding
and in force upon the effective date of the ordinance or resolution
of the last of the participating local governments to enact or adopt
its ordinance or resolution.
4.
The conditions of the Intergovernmental Agreement of Cooperation
are set forth in Exhibit A.
5.
The duration of the Intergovernmental Agreement of Cooperation shall
be for a period of not less than five years and for an indefinite
period thereafter, with the right of any participant to withdraw from
the agreement as provided in paragraphs 9(a) and 9(b) of Exhibit A.
6.
The purpose and objectives of the Intergovernmental Agreement of
Cooperation and the powers and scope of authority delegated by that
agreement are set forth in the recitals and paragraph 3 of Exhibit
A.
7.
The manner and extent of financing the Intergovernmental Agreement
of Cooperation are set forth in paragraphs 4, 5, 7, and 8 of Exhibit
A.
8.
The organizational structure necessary to implement the Intergovernmental
Agreement of Cooperation is set forth in paragraphs 2 and 3 of Exhibit
A.
9.
The manner in which real or personal property shall be acquired,
managed, licensed, or disposed of under the Intergovernmental Agreement
of Cooperation is set forth in paragraph 5 of Exhibit A.
10.
The Northern Lebanon Recreation and Parks Commission created by the
Intergovernmental Agreement of Cooperation shall be empowered to enter
into contracts for policies of group insurance and employee benefits,
including social security, for its employees.
