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Sec. 18-41. - Created; members; terms; compensation.#
There shall be a recreation board, which shall function within the department of community development, and shall perform the duties and exercise the powers conferred upon it by the town council. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the town council to serve for three-year staggered terms. Of the first members appointed under the Charter, two shall be designated to serve one-year terms, two shall be designated to serve two-year terms, and the remaining one shall serve a three-year term. The council may appoint up to two auxiliary members of the recreation board to serve for three-year staggered terms. Such auxiliary members shall sit as active members when and if a temporary vacancy so requires, upon request of the chairperson of the board. Ex officio members may sit and participate at meetings but shall have no vote.
(Code 1972, § 13-21; Ord. No. 1999-08, 4-21-99)
Sec. 18-42. - Authority.#
The recreation board shall have the authority, within the limits of appropriations therefor, to assist the director with the equipment and management of public playgrounds, athletic fields, swimming pools, bathing places and other community recreation centers, enhance and protect environmental areas, and to conduct and promote recreation, play, sports and physical training for which admission or other fees may be charged.
(Code 1972, § 13-22; Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11)
Sec. 18-43. - Fees.#
All fees and payments collected shall be transmitted to the town treasury to be deposited in the general funds of the town.
(Code 1972, § 13-23)
Sec. 18-44. - Ex-officio members.#
The council may provide that a member of the school committee and a member of the town veterans council be ex-officio members of the recreation board.
(Code 1972, § 13-24; Ord. No. 2005-37, 11-2-05; Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2011-04, adopted March 31, 2011, amended § 18-44 title to read as herein set out. Former § 18-44 title pertained to ex officio members.
Sec. 18-45. - Employees.#
(a)
The parks and recreation department shall be headed by a director of parks and recreation who shall be appointed by the town administrator from among persons with professional training in recreation/leisure and park development with at least five years experience in the related fields. The duties of said director shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1)
To supervise and/or coordinate all activities and functions designated by the Charter or ordinance of the town council;
(2)
To recommend and supervise the necessary personnel for the operation of the department;
(3)
To report to the town administrator; and
(4)
Under the supervision/direction of the town administrator, to create applications for grants and supervise the use of such acquired funds.
(b)
Other employees. There shall be such other assistants, supervisors, playleaders, teachers and other employees as may be necessary for the efficient administration and development of the public recreation system, as requested by the director to the town administrator, subject to the limits of its budget appropriation. All such employees shall be appointed, promoted or dismissed by the town administrator, acting only on the recommendation of the director.
(c)
Personnel recommendations. Nothing in this section is meant to be construed as restricting the powers of the town administrator in the performance of duties as prescribed in the Charter, nor the director as described elsewhere in this section. The town administrator may accept or reject the personnel recommendations. Should any personnel recommendation be rejected by the town administrator, notification, in writing, shall be made to the director stating the reasons for rejection within five working days. The director may choose to submit a new recommendation or resubmit the original recommendation.
(d)
Coordinator of senior services. There shall be a coordinator of senior services who shall be appointed by the town administrator. The coordinator of senior services shall report directly to the director of parks and recreation. The duties of said coordinator shall include: Senior programming, meal programs; scheduling and operating a variety of activities, trips, exercise classes and social events. To be a supportive resource for Bristol residents 55+ years of age. To provide for a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at the Benjamin Church Senior Center. To submit a planned budget to the director of parks and recreation annually.
(Code 1972, § 13-25; Ord. No. 1997-02, 4-9-97; Ord. No. 2008-08, 6-18-08; Ord. No. 2011-04, 3-31-11; Ord. No. 2017-10, 8-23-17)