[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Ashford 3-19-1979; amended 5-14-1998. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby created a recreational commission which shall
be known as the "Ashford Parks and Recreation Commission," to establish,
maintain and conduct parks, playgrounds, swimming areas, gymnasiums
and recreational places within the Town of Ashford.
[Amended 10-20-2008]
A.Â
Said Commission
shall be composed of five regular members to be approved by the Board
of Selectmen, two for the term of four years, one for the term of
three years, one for the term of two years and one for the term of
one year. Annually thereafter, the Board of Selectmen shall approve
members for the term of five years when a Commission member's term
expires.
B.Â
There shall
be three alternate members to be approved by the Board of Selectmen,
one for the term of three years, one for the term of two years and
one for the term of one year. Annually thereafter, the Board of Selectmen
shall approve members for the term of three years when an alternate
Commission member's term expires.
C.Â
The members
of said Commission shall serve until their successors have been appointed
and have accepted said Commission appointment.
D.Â
Any member
of said Commission may be removed by the majority vote of the Commission
members.
E.Â
Vacancies
on said Commission shall be filled by approval from the Board of Selectmen
for any unexpired terms.
F.Â
All members
shall serve without compensation.
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall appoint from its membership
a Chairperson and any other officers it feels necessary for the orderly
procedure of its primary business and may adopt bylaws, rules, regulations
and policies covering its procedures not inconsistent with the provisions
of the state statutes or Town ordinances. The Parks and Recreation
Commission may establish rules governing the operation of the recreation
facilities and other spaces devoted to the recreational activities
to be exercised by the Town. The Commission shall hold periodic and
regular meetings at designated times and places at its discretion.
Said Commission shall have such powers as are now or may hereafter
be provided by statute or law of the State of Connecticut or by ordinances
of the Town of Ashford relating to the growth, development and management
of recreational agencies, physical facilities, and any other spaces
devoted to the recreational activities, to be exercised by it subject
to any and all restrictions contained in such statutes, laws and ordinances.
This chapter will become effective upon approval at a Town Meeting.
