There is hereby established a Department of Parks and Recreation,
the head of which shall be the Director of Parks and Recreation, who
shall be appointed by the Township Manager, and such other officials
as shall be deemed necessary will be appointed by the Manager. Compensation
for the positions within the Department shall be fixed by separate
ordinance.
The Department of Parks and Recreation, under the direction
of the Director, shall:
A.
Provide a year-round program of
recreation activities for all Township residents.
B.
Plan, develop, maintain and coordinate
the use of all Township-owned and -controlled parks, buildings, facilities
and public areas.
C.
Charge and collect reasonable
fees for each person entering or using park facilities as authorized
by the Township Council.
D.
Charge and collect reasonable
fees for each person participating in recreation programs and activities
as recommended by the Director of Parks and Recreation and authorized
by the Township Manager. Such fees shall be deposited in a recreational
special account to be used for specific recreation programs or activities
when authorized by the Township Manager. Any surplus moneys which
are not to be used directly for such specific recreation programs
or activities shall be withdrawn and deposited in the Township's current
account.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall serve as liaison
to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
