[Adopted by 3-4-2024 by Ord. No. 01-24[1]]
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Art. II, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, adopted by Ord. No. 38-93, as amended.
The Parks and Recreation Committee shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the Mayor, upon the advice and consent of the Town Council, for terms of one year each, commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms only. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and shall receive no compensation for their services. Abolishment of the Parks and Recreation Committee shall require approval of the Mayor and Council.
Members of the Parks and Recreation Committee shall duly elect a Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary for the term of one calendar year. The names of the persons so elected shall be submitted to the Town Clerk so that proper notation can be made on the official Town record. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only.
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Members of the Parks and Recreation Committee shall meet monthly. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the full membership of the Committee. Minutes shall be kept and submitted on a monthly basis to the Town of Boonton Council Member who serves as liaison to the Committee.
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The Recreation Director or delegate shall attend all Parks and Recreation Committee meetings.
Reports shall be submitted to the Mayor and the Town Council on a periodic basis by the Town of Boonton Council Member serving as liaison to the Parks and Recreation Committee.
All recommendations and actions taken shall be taken by the Parks and Recreation Committee as a whole, and it shall perform the following duties in conjunction with the ultimate direction provided by the Town Administrator through the Recreation Director:
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Monitor Town parks, playgrounds and recreation areas and make recommendations to the Mayor and Town Council regarding the use, maintenance and improvements to those parks, playground and recreation areas.
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Recommend recreational programs and activities to the Mayor and Town Council.
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Recommend to the Mayor and Town Council the hiring of a Recreation Supervisor, and other recreation employees.
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Recommend to the Mayor and Town Council the possible acquisition of additional parks, playgrounds, recreation areas and recreation equipment.
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Render general advice to the Mayor and Town Council regarding recreational programs and facilities in the Town.
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Perform such other duties as may be requested by the Mayor and Town Council.