There is hereby established a Department of Recreation and Parks for that area of the Town of Perinton/Village of Fairport described in § 51-1 above, which shall operate under the general direction of the Town Board with advisory input from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board in order to implement such policies and procedures as may be established by the Department in consultation with the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board.
A Commissioner of Recreation and Parks, who shall be properly qualified
and experienced in recreation and park administration, shall be employed by
the Town Board upon recommendation by the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
to direct the aforementioned Department of Recreation and Parks.
Said Commissioner shall have the following duties and powers:
A.
Be responsible for the use and programming of recreational
facilities under the jurisdiction of the Town/Village.
B.
Be responsible for recommending acquisition and directing
the improvement and maintenance of park facilities and other centers of recreation
under the jurisdiction of the Town/Village.
C.
Work with the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board in
formulating policies and basic procedures governing the work of the Recreation
and Parks Advisory Board and the Department.
D.
Identify problems and recommend programs to the Recreation
and Parks Advisory Board, keeping it abreast of changing conditions and making
recommendations accordingly.
E.
Prepare the Department's annual budget with input
from the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, submit such budget for Town
Board review and approval, and direct authorized expenditures within the framework
of this chapter.
F.
Submit monthly a detailed report of Department expenditures
and operations as well as such other reports at such other times as the Town
Board may require.
G.
Keep records and make periodic reports to the Recreation
and Parks Advisory Board.
H.
Have overall responsibility for the Recreation and Parks
Department.
I.
Be authorized and empowered to arrange, conduct and supervise
sports, play, crafts, dramatics and any other type of recreational and cultural
programs, events and projects.
J.
Adopt rules and regulations for the safe and proper conduct
of such events and for the regulation of the qualifications and conduct of
those participating therein.
K.
Oversee operations and staff of the Recreation and Parks
Divisions.
The following powers, subject to the reservation of powers set forth
hereinafter, are hereby delegated to the Recreation and Parks Department:
A.
The complete and exclusive control, improvement and maintenance
of all parks, playgrounds, recreational centers and recreational facilities
now owned or leased by the Village of Fairport or the Town of Perinton or
properties to be acquired or leased by them in the future, together with the
power to improve or make additions to the same.
B.
The power to use:
(1)
Such Town property as the Town Board may from time to
time set apart therefor.
(2)
Such property of the Village of Fairport as the Village
Board of Trustees may from time to time set apart therefor.
(3)
With the consent of Fairport Central School District
and Town of Perinton, such school buildings, premises and property as may
be suitable and desirable therefor.
(4)
With the consent of the owners and of the Town Board,
such private property as may be suitable and desirable therefor.
C.
The power to adopt and continue rules of procedure for
all business conducted within its jurisdiction and such rules and regulations
for the operation and conduct of recreational facilities and the carrying
out of recreational programs as it may deem necessary and which shall be fit
and proper for the recreation and welfare of the residents within the area
of the jurisdiction of the Department.
D.
The power to equip, maintain and operate such playgrounds,
community recreational centers, public playfields, designated recreation and
park areas, swimming pools and other recreational facilities as may be authorized
by law.
E.
Except as may be reserved hereinafter, the power to make
such purchases of materials, supplies and equipment as may be necessary to
fulfill its purposes and programs, provided that all such expenditures are
within the limits of the annual budget as hereinafter provided for and within
the limitations of the annual appropriations made for such purchases and subject
to the authorization and audit of the Town Board.
In order to facilitate the operation of the Department of Recreation
and Parks, there is hereby established a Recreation Division within said Department
which shall be charged with implementation of all recreational programs established
hereafter. The Recreation Division shall be managed by a Director of Recreation
(or other designated title) who reports to the Commissioner of Recreation
and Parks.
In order to facilitate the operation of the Department of Recreation
and Parks, there is hereby established a Parks Division within said Department
which shall be charged with improvement and maintenance of park facilities
and of other property which shall be owned or operated by the Town of Perinton/Village
of Fairport under the jurisdiction of the Town Board. The Parks Division shall
be managed by a Director of Parks (or other designated title) who reports
to the Commissioner of Recreation and Parks.
