There shall be a Department of Parks, Playgrounds
and Recreation in and for the Borough, the administrative head of
which shall be the Recreation Director.
A.Â
The Recreation Director shall be qualified by training
and experience to discharge the duties of his office, but he need
not be a resident of the Borough.
B.Â
Appointment; term. The Recreation Director shall be
appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council,
for a term of one year.
C.Â
Powers and duties. The Recreation Director shall be
charged with the duty of establishing, implementing, supervising and
administering a program of wholesome sports and recreation for residents
of the Borough and concerning himself with matters pertaining to the
maintenance, improvement and acquisition of facilities and equipment
necessary for that purpose. He shall perform such other duties as
may be prescribed by ordinance or resolution.
[Amended 12-9-1971]
A.Â
Board established. Pursuant to and in accordance with
the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:12-1 et seq., there is hereby created
a Board of Recreation Commissioners, the members of which shall be
appointed by the Mayor in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.
40:12-1.
B.Â
Membership. Said Board shall consist of seven members
who shall be designated Commissioners. In addition, one alternate
member shall be appointed who shall serve during the absence or disqualification
of any regular member. The term of the alternate member shall be one
year.
[Amended 4-8-1976; 3-10-1999 by Ord. No. 2-99; 11-8-2000 by Ord. No. 15-00; 3-14-2007 by Ord. No. 1-07]
C.Â
Term of office. The Commissioners first appointed
shall hold office for one, two, three, four and five years respectively,
as fixed by the Mayor, and thereafter all appointments shall be for
a term of five years, and vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired
term only. The Commissioners shall serve until their successors are
appointed and shall qualify. The Commissioners shall receive no compensation
for their services.
D.Â
Annual appropriation. The Board of Recreation Commissioners
shall receive an annual appropriation for the purposes of administration,
maintenance and construction necessary to the system, and they shall
be provided with suitable quarters for the conduct of their operations.
E.Â
Powers; financial aid. The Board of Recreation Commissioners
shall have such powers and shall receive such financial aid from the
municipality as shall be authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:12-1 through 40:12-15,
inclusive, of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey.
