[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Union 10-26-2004 by Ord. No. 4843 (Ch. 121 of the 2004 Code). Amendments
noted where applicable.]
There is hereby created a Department of Recreation.
Pursuant to New Jersey Civil Service Commission
rules, the position of Superintendent of Recreation is hereby created.
The Department of Recreation shall be under
the control of the Township Administrator and subject to such rules
and regulations that may, from time to time, be adopted by the Township
Committee by either ordinance or resolution.
Subject to budgetary appropriations and direction
of the Township Administrator, the Superintendent of Recreation shall
coordinate and supervise daily operations.
The Superintendent of Recreation shall administer
and control the following functions thereto:
A.
Plan, promote,
organize and administer a comprehensive recreation service for the
community.
B.
Establish administrative
procedures to provide maximum service at a reasonable cost.
C.
Review effectiveness
of the recreation service.
D.
Study community
recreation needs and develop immediate and long-range plans to meet
these needs.
E.
Establish and
maintain cooperative planning and working relationships with other
local community agencies and interested individuals.
F.
Organize, train
and supervise subordinates and provide them with needed advice and
assistance.
G.
Prepare budget
estimates and maintain records of expenditures.
H.
Stimulate public
interest in recreation activities.
I.
Establish and
maintain records of recreation activities and services, correspondence,
personnel and property.
J.
Direct the acquisition,
design, construction and operation of recreational facilities and
arrange for their maintenance and operation.
