The Department of Leisure Services is hereby created under the authority of Section 1 of Chapter VI of the Town Charter.
The Department of Leisure Services shall be headed by a Director of Leisure Services, who shall be appointed by and responsible to the Town Manager.
The Department of Leisure Services shall include, unless otherwise directed by the Town Manager, the following divisions:
A. 
Grounds Maintenance.
B. 
Recreational Services.
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Editor's Note: Former § 12-44, Director may serve as Tree Warden, was repealed 5-10-2005. See now § 12-38.
[Amended 10-7-2019]
The Department of Public Works shall be responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of public park areas and Town-owned cemeteries and the Department of Leisure Services shall remain responsible for planning, organizing and supervising a comprehensive program of recreation and leisure-time activities for residents of the Town.
Subject to the approval of the Town Manager, the Department may establish rules and regulations governing the use of all recreational properties and facilities under its jurisdiction. Fees and charges for such use shall be subject to approval of the Council.