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