There is hereby created the Upper Providence Township Parks
and Recreation Board.
The Parks and Recreation Board shall consist of a maximum of
seven members.
The members shall be appointed for terms of five years commencing
on the first Monday of January of each year.
[Amended 4-19-2021 by Ord. No. 589; 4-19-2021 by Ord. No. 589]
The Parks and Recreation Board shall have the following powers
and responsibilities:
A. Investigate and determine the needs, interests,
and goals of the community for recreation and cultural facilities
and programs and make recommendations to Township staff in furtherance
of these goals.
B. To seek and make recommendations on the acceptance
of grants, gifts, bequests and donations for parks and recreation
purposes.
C. To assist Township staff in developing cooperative
arrangements with other organizations and private groups to diversify
parks and recreation programs.
D. To aid staff in recruiting volunteers to help implement
programs.
E. To help in establishing standards and benchmarks
for all parks and recreation programs.
F. To assist in evaluating programs during and after
their implementation with an eye towards any possible program improvements.
G. To recommend changes to rules, park procedures,
and fees for events.
H. To assist staff with any matter on which staff requests
Board input.
The members of the Parks and Recreation Board shall serve without
compensation.
The Parks and Recreation Board shall meet at least six times
a year and shall elect its own officers, which shall include a Chairperson,
Vice Chairperson and a Secretary.