[Adopted 12-14-2021 by L.L. No. 8-2021]
There is hereby established the Department of Parks and Trails. The Department of Parks and Trails shall have charge of the preservation and maintenance of all parks and trails, and related buildings and facilities owned or leased by the County which are held, used and/or operated by the County for County recreational purposes.
There is hereby established the position of Director of Parks and Trails. The Director of Parks and Trails shall have primary responsibility for fulfilling the charge of the Parks and Trails Department, as well as any additional responsibilities as may be assigned by the County Legislature. In addition, the Director shall have charge, supervision, and management of:
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The operation, maintenance and repair of all County-owned parks and trails and related recreational facilities. Responsibilities include planning, organizing and budgeting for the department as well as recruiting, equipping, training and supervising department personnel.
The Director of Parks and Trails shall be appointed, without term, by the Cayuga County Legislature in the unclassified service in accordance with Civil Service Law, rules and regulations, and County policy, as the same may be amended from time to time.