[Adopted 4-2-1971]
The Town of Redding does hereby establish a Park and Recreation Commission consisting of nine members who shall be electors of the Town. The First Selectman shall be an ex officio member of the Commission without voting privileges.
A. 
The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Redding shall appoint the members of the Commission. Three members of the Commission shall serve until June 30, 1972, three members shall serve until June 30, 1973, and three members shall serve until June 30, 1974. Upon expiration of these terms their appointed successors shall serve for terms of three years each commencing the first day of July following the June 30 termination date.
B. 
Vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Selectmen for the unexpired time of any term.
C. 
Any members of the Commission may be removed by the Board of Selectmen for cause.
A. 
The Commission shall each July elect its own Chairman and such other officers as it shall from time to time determine, except its first officers shall be elected in May 1971.
B. 
Members of the Commission shall serve without pay.
The Commission shall hold regular monthly meetings. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman and by the Chairman upon the request of any three members who shall state the reason for the special meeting. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for any meeting.
A. 
The Commission is charged with the control, development, management, operation and maintenance of a system of Town recreation programs, parks, recreational areas and facilities and is charged with the supervision, development and maintenance of the playgrounds, swimming pools, recreation centers and other recreation and park activities, areas and facilities and shall have the power to expend for these purposes any funds appropriated in accordance with law for such purposes.
B. 
It may conduct all its activities on properties under its control or on other public properties with the consent of the authority in control thereof and on private property with the consent of the owners.
C. 
The Commission, subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen, has the power to employ such personnel who are properly qualified in experience and education in recreation and park work and such other personnel as it may deem necessary and proper.
D. 
The Park and Recreation Commission, subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen, shall have authority to make rules and regulations concerning the use of the park and recreation facilities under its control and supervision and also to make reasonable charges for the use of such property or programs as will provide for the amusement, refreshment, safety, surety, and transportation of the public.
E. 
The Commission shall be charged with the control, maintenance and development of public parks and recreational areas now in existence and those that may hereafter come into existence.
F. 
The Commission shall be authorized to consider acceptance of all gifts, donations or devises of land or other personal property for park and recreational purposes and may recommend to the Town the acceptance or rejection thereof.