Town of New Lebanon, NY Chapter 47 Recreation Commission

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of New Lebanon 10-12-2004. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 47-1 Establishment; powers and duties.

The Town Board does hereby establish a Recreation Commission vested with the authority to establish, equip, operate, and maintain playground and community programs and facilities.

§ 47-2 Members.

[Amended 11-14-2011; 9-12-2017 by L.L. No. 3-2017]

A. Such Commission shall consist of seven members who are residents of the municipality, to be appointed by the Town Board as provided by law.

B. The Town Board shall hereby have the authority to further amend the total membership number of the Recreation Commission by resolution.

§ 47-3 Officers; compensation; procedure.

Said members shall serve without pay, shall elect from their own number a Chairperson and Secretary and other necessary officers to serve for one year, and shall adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of all business within its jurisdiction.

§ 47-4 Acceptance of grants and gifts.

Said Recreation Commission may accept any grant or devise of real estate or any gift or bequest of money or other personal property or any donation to be applied principal or income for either temporary or permanent use for playground or recreation purposes, but if the use thereof for such purposes will subject the Town to expense for improvement, maintenance, or renewal, the use of any grant, or devise of real estate shall be approved by the Town Board. The Treasurer of the Town shall deposit any money received for such purpose to a Recreation Commission account, and such money may be withdrawn and paid out in the same manner as money appropriated for recreation purposes.