[R.O. 1992 § 130.040; Ord. No. 4295 § 1, 1-21-1974; Ord. No. 05-9717 § 2, 2-7-2005]
There is hereby created a City Parks and Recreation Department. The City Parks and Recreation Department shall consist of a Director of Parks and Recreation and other personnel to maintain the public parks and manage all recreation programs.
[R.O. 1992 § 130.050; Ord. No. 4295 § 1, 1-21-1974; Ord. No. 05-9717 § 3, 2-7-2005]
Upon recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Director of Parks and Recreation shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and approval of a majority of the members elected to the City Council. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall have supervision and control of the department, subject to the City Administrator. He/she shall be selected on the basis of his/her training and experience for his/her duties.
[R.O. 1992 § 130.060; Ord. No. 4295 § 1, 1-21-1974; Ord. No. 7230, 6-15-1992; Ord. No. 05-9717 § 4, 2-7-2005]
A. 
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall be responsible to the Mayor and City Council for an adequate and progressive recreation and park program. To that end, he/she shall have power to:
1. 
Control and manage all property owned or that may hereafter be acquired by the City for park purposes.
2. 
Control and manage the recreation use of all parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, swimming pools and such other City-owned lands, buildings, facilities and equipment as may be authorized for recreation purposes.
3. 
Plan a park and recreation program, with advice of the City Parks and Recreation Commission, so that the City will have adequate and ample park and recreation facilities.
4. 
Formulate, with advice and approval of the City Parks and Recreation Commission, proposed regulations for submission to the Council for approval for the proper use and protection of all property under the jurisdiction of the department.
5. 
Submit a budget to the City Administrator, with advice and approval of the City Parks and Recreation Commission, for providing for the park and recreation program.