Borough of Bay Head, NJ Chapter 55 Recreation Committee

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Bay Head 5-2-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-07. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 55-1 Establishment.

There shall be a Recreation Committee of the Borough of Bay Head, which Committee shall also be known as "Bay Head Life."

§ 55-2 Purpose.

The purpose of the Recreation Committee/Bay Head Life is to connect community members with programs and events that promote health and well-being in all aspects of life and to advise and make recommendations to the Mayor and the Council concerning or relating to recreation programs and matters of policy affecting recreation.

§ 55-3 Composition.

The Chairperson of the Recreation Committee/Bay Head Life shall be a governing body member appointed by the Mayor. The members of the Recreation Committee/Bay Head Life shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough Council. There shall be no set number of Committee members, but the number may be limited at the discretion of the governing body. There shall be no requirement that the Borough of Bay Head be the primary residence of Recreation Committee/Bay Head Life members.

§ 55-4 Powers and duties.

The Recreation Committee/Bay Head Life shall study and make recommendations regarding recreation affecting Borough residents and undertake such projects as requested by the governing body. Also, the Recreation Committee/Bay Head Life shall, from time to time, as it deems desirable:

A. Recommend action to improve, maintain, equip and staff the playgrounds and recreation places of the Borough.

B. Recommend recreational programs, activities, exhibitions, games, contests and the like for the recreation of residents.

C. Recommend the adoption of suitable rules, regulations and bylaws for the use of Borough recreational facilities and the conduct of all persons while on or using same.

D. Administer funds budgeted by the governing body for the provision of recreational programs.

§ 55-5 Expenses and finances.

The governing body may budget funds for recreation programs administered by the Recreation Committee/Bay Head Life. Other than such budgeted items, the Recreation Committee/Bay Head Life shall not have the power to encumber or commit public funds. All financial records and financial matters, such as payroll and purchasing, shall be maintained by, and conducted through, the usual Borough departments.

§ 55-6 Records on annual reports.

The Recreation Committee/Bay Head Life Committee shall keep records of its meetings and activities and shall make an annual report to the governing body in December of each year.