[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Framingham as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-006 as Art. II, Sec. 18, of the General Ordinances]
[Amended 4-30-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-025]
The City of Framingham shall have a Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Division for the purposes of promoting and managing recreational programs, public parks, and recreation and cultural facilities for community use and public enjoyment.
All management functions and staff shall be coordinated and directed by the division head who shall be appointed by the Mayor.
[Adopted 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-006 as Art. II, Sec. 22, of the General Ordinances]
There shall be a Park and Recreation Commission, appointed by the Mayor, consisting of five members each with a term of three years such that the term of no more than two members shall expire in the same year.
The role of the Commission shall include:
A. 
Performing statutory functions assigned to parks and recreation commissions;
B. 
Promoting the use of and advocating the benefits of parks and recreational services;
C. 
Suggesting recreational programs to be implemented by the Parks and Recreation Department;
D. 
Advising the Mayor and the Council in the areas of public policy and long-range planning of recreation facilities for community use and public enjoyment; and
E. 
Such other responsibilities as may be assigned to it by the Mayor.