[Adopted 5-6-2003 by L.L. No. 12-2003]
A.
The Putnam County Legislature is acutely aware of
the necessity of preserving and protecting the character and integrity
of the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park for the benefit of all
residents of Putnam County, as well as to provide proper recognition
to the veterans of our country for their sacrifice to our nation.
B.
The Putnam County Legislature recognizes the need
for an advisory board to work in conjunction with the Legislature
and various other departments of the Putnam County government in an
effort to protect and preserve this valuable park and recreation area.
There is hereby created the Putnam County Veterans
Memorial Park Advisory Board which shall direct its efforts towards
the following:
A.
Providing the Putnam County Legislature and County
Executive with advice and counsel as to the use, maintenance and daily
operation of the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park; and
B.
Giving guidance to the Putnam County Legislature and
County Executive with respect to the approval of uses of the Putnam
County Veterans Memorial Park; and
C.
Making recommendations to the Putnam County Legislature
and County Executive as to the types of functions to take place at
the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park; and
D.
Giving guidance to the Putnam County Legislature and
County Executive as to the manner in which the permanent structures
and buildings which are currently located at the Putnam County Veterans
Memorial Park are to be utilized; and
E.
Making recommendations to the Putnam County Legislature
and County Executive with respect to the types of groups to be granted
access to the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, as well as the
types of activities to be engaged in by said group; and
F.
Making recommendations to the Putnam County Legislature
and County Executive as to the types of permanent structures; and
G.
Making recommendations and providing advise to the
Putnam County Legislature and County Executive with respect to the
lease, sale or any other type of conveyance affecting any and all
portions of the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park; and
H.
Reviewing issues and problems surrounding applications
for group use of the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park and providing
the Putnam County Legislature and County Executive with advice and
recommendations as to the manner in which said applications should
be approved or denied;
I.
Providing assistance and suggestions to the Putnam
County Parks Superintendent with respect to the amendment and updating
of the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Parks rules and regulations;
and
J.
Coordinating with the office of the Putnam County
Parks Superintendent and providing advice and guidance to him or her
with respect to the issuance of special permits in connection with
applications for group use of the Putnam County Veterans Memorial
Park; and
K.
Providing assistance to the Putnam County Parks Superintendent
as to the scheduling of events at the Putnam County Veterans Memorial
Park.
[Amended 7-3-2012 by L.L. No. 8-2012]
A.
The Putnam
County Veterans Memorial Park Advisory Board shall consist of nine
members who reside in the County of Putnam, of whom three members
shall be people of experience and knowledge in the area of parks and
open space maintenance and operation and/or recreational planning
and operation, three members shall be veterans of the Armed Services
of the United States of America two of which must be an active member
of the Joint Veterans Council, one member shall be the Putnam County
Parks Superintendent, one member shall be the Director of Veterans
Services and one member shall not need be a veteran nor need have
experience and knowledge in the area of parks and open space.
B.
Members
shall be appointed by the Putnam County Executive, subject to confirmation
by a simple majority of the Legislature.
C.
Members
of the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park Advisory Board shall be
appointed for a three-year term. Members holding office on the effective
date of this section shall continue to serve until the end of their
existing term.
D.
A Putnam
County Veterans Memorial Park Advisory Board member shall serve until
his or her successor has been appointed.
The Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park Advisory
Board shall elect a Chairperson from its members.
A.
The Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park Advisory
Board shall review its actions and efforts on an annual basis and
shall prepare and submit an annual report of its findings to the County
Executive and the County Legislature, no later than February 1 of
each year, covering the preceding calendar year. This report shall
include an account of the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park Advisory
Board's activities and accomplishments, which shall be based upon
accurate records of its meetings, financial transactions and other
works.
B.
From time to time, the Putnam County Veterans Memorial
Park Advisory Board shall submit such other reports and recommendations
as are necessary to fulfill the purposes of this article, or are as
requested by the County Executive or County Legislature.
A.
The members of the Putnam County Veterans Memorial
Park Advisory Board shall receive no compensation for their services.
B.
The County Legislature may appropriate funds for the
expenses incurred by the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park Advisory
Board, including, but not limited to, expense for clerical assistance
and printing and distribution of publications and educational and
community awareness programs. The Putnam County Veterans Memorial
Park Advisory Board should prepare and submit an annual budget in
the manner prescribed by the County Executive.
