[Amended 12-5-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-030; 3-26-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-012]
A.
Under the Department of Community Services and Recreation,
there shall be a Director to be known as the "Director of Community
Services and Recreation." The Community Services and Recreation Director
shall be appointed by the Mayor with advice and consent of Council.
The Director of Community Services and Recreation shall be in charge
of recreation programs, park programs, senior services, veteran services,
recreation building maintenance, park maintenance, transportation
services and will be responsible for the planning, promoting, organizing,
and administering of a comprehensive community services and recreation
service for the entire community, doing related work as required.
He shall serve for the term of the Mayor and until his successor has
been appointed and shall receive compensation as provided by ordinance.
He shall have and perform all the powers and duties prescribed by
general law, charter and ordinances of the Township and shall administer
the work of the Department. Subject to the above, the Director shall:
(1)
Administer and operate Township parks, playgrounds,
playing fields, recreational areas, and facilities for indoor and
outdoor sports, athletic and recreational programs and activities
for children and adults.
(2)
Sponsor and administer cultural, social and recreational
programs and activities in cooperation with other public and private
agencies and organizations.
(3)
Utilize and instruct the maintenance personnel with
respect to the maintenance and repair of public buildings and grounds
used, controlled or managed for recreational purposes by the Department.
(4)
Administer and operate recreational programs for senior
citizens, support services for veterans and transportation services
for seniors, the disabled and the general public.
B.
The Department shall enforce rules and regulations
adopted for the safety and conduct of persons using recreational facilities
and for the preservation of public peace and order at public events,
and any person who shall violate such rules or regulations may be
adjudged a disorderly person. The Department may charge and collect
for the use of the Township a reasonable fee for admission to or use
of facilities, programs or activities provided under this section.
Within the Department of Community Services
and Recreation, there shall be a division called "Recreation Administration,"
which shall be under the supervision of the Director of Community
Services and Recreation. This Division shall consist of members who
shall oversee all aspects of the Community Services and Recreation
Department operations.
Within the Department of Community Services
and Recreation, there shall be a division called "Recreation Program
Services," which shall be under the supervision of the Director of
Community Services and Recreation. This Division shall consist of
members who provide recreation programs, events and services to all
age groups.
Within the Department of Community Services
and Recreation, there shall be a division called the "Senior Services
Division," which shall be under the supervision of the Director of
Community Services and Recreation. This Division shall consist of
members who will provide recreation programs and services to the senior
population.
Within the Department of Community Services
and Recreation, there shall be a division called "Park Program Services,"
which shall be under the supervision of the Director of Community
Services and Recreation. This Division shall consist of members who
provide recreation programs on site at park facilities to include
Bubbling Springs and Westbrook Park.
Within the Department of Community Services
and Recreation, there shall be a division called "Transportation Services,"
which shall be under the supervision of the Director of Community
Services and Recreation. This Division shall consist of members who
provide public transportation for the residents. This Division shall
also provide program and medical transportation for the senior and
disabled population.
Within the Department of Community Services
and Recreation, there shall be a division called "Park Maintenance
Services," which shall be under the supervision of the Department
of Public Works. This Division shall consist of members who will maintain
all park facilities.
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Editor's Note: Former § 15-69, Division of Recreation
Building Maintenance, was repealed 7-14-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-027.
Within the Department of Community Services
and Recreation, there shall be a division called "Veteran Services,"
which shall be under the supervision of the Director of Community
Services and Recreation. This Division shall consist of members who
will provide support services to local veterans.
