Chapter 30

RECREATION COMMISSION

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Chestertown 3-20-1978. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Code of Ethics -- See Ch. 12.

~ 30-1. Establishment; membership and compensation; term of office; vacancies.

Pursuant to ~ C2-8B(4) and (44) of the Municipal Charter for the Town of Chestertown, there is hereby established a Recreation Commission. This Commission shall consist of seven (7) persons serving without pay, who shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by at least two (2) Council members. The term of office shall be for four (4) years or until their successors are appointed and qualified, except that the members of such Commission first appointed shall be appointed for such terms that the term of no more than two (2) members shall expire annually thereafter. Vacancies in such Commission occurring for whatever reasons shall be filled by the Mayor within forty-five (45) days and confirmed by at least two (2) Council members.

~ 30-2. Chairman; election of officers; adoption of rules and regulations.

The Chairman of this Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a least two (2) Council members. Immediately after the appointment of the members and the Chairman, they shall meet and organize by electing such other officers as may be necessary. The Commission shall have the power to adopt bylaws, rules and regulations for the proper conduct of public recreation for the town.

~ 30-3. Operation and supervision of recreational facilities and activities.

The Recreation Commission may provide, conduct and supervise public playgrounds, athletic fields, recreation centers and other recreation facilities and activities on any of the properties owned or controlled by the town or on other properties with the consent of the owners and authorities thereof. It shall have the power to conduct or to cooperate with other agencies in conducting any form of recreation that will employ the leisure time of the people in a constructive and wholesome manner.

~ 30-4. Submission of annual budget required; receipt and disposition of gifts, bequests or personal property.

The Recreation Commission shall annually submit a budget to the town governing body for its approval. The Commission may also solicit or receive any gifts or bequests of money or other personal property or any donation to be applied, principal or income, for either temporary or permanent use for playgrounds or other recreation purposes. However, no money received by the Commission may be spent without including that money as part of a budget submitted to the Mayor and Council for approval.

~ 30-5. Appointment of Superintendent and other personnel.

The Recreation Commission shall have the power to appoint or designate someone to act as Superintendent who is trained and properly qualified for the work, and such other personnel as the Commission deems proper when this position is or these positions are properly budgeted.

~ 30-6. Reports.

The Recreation Commission shall make full and complete monthly and annual reports to the governing body of the town and other reports from time to time as requested.