The Department of Parks and Recreation shall be administered
by the Director of Parks and Recreation. He shall be thoroughly trained
in theory and practice relating to parks and recreation and the operation
and maintenance of park and recreation facilities. At the time of
his appointment, at least five (5) years of his experience shall have
involved a position of administrative leadership and responsibility
in a government park or recreation agency.
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall be responsible
for the organization and conduct of recreation programs and the operation
of parks, playgrounds and other recreational facilities. He shall
encourage the development of cooperative programs and joint use of
facilities with the Board of Education. He shall have such other duties
as may be provided from time to time by directive of the County Executive
or by legislative act of the Council not inconsistent with the Charter.