ARTICLE XVI. - DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Burrillville, RI.
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Section 16.01. - Department of Parks and Recreation.#
There shall be a Department of Parks and Recreation, the head of which will be the Director of Parks and Recreation who shall be the Manager or a person appointed by the Manager with the approval of the Town Council and shall be in the classified service. The Director shall be responsible for the efficient operation of the Department and its activities.
Section 16.02. - Powers and Duties.#
The Department of Parks and Recreation shall be responsible for the recreational functions, activities, assets and resources within the Town of Burrillville not under the control of the School Department.
Section 16.03. - Recreation Commission.#
The Town Council shall appoint a Recreation Commission. The Commission shall consist of seven (7) regular members and two (2) alternate members. The Commission shall have the responsibility to develop and recommend policies to the Director of Parks and Recreation and such other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Town Council. The Recreation Commission shall keep an accurate record of all proceedings which shall be available for public inspection and shall provide certified copies of the approved minutes of all proceedings to the Town Clerk in accordance with Section 4.02 (E).
Section 16.04. - Appointments, Terms, and Vacancies.#
The regular members of the Recreation Commission shall be appointed by the Town Council for three (3) years in a staggered term. The alternate members shall be appointed by the Town Council for a term of one (1) year. The Town Council shall fill any vacancy on the Commission for the unexpired term within sixty (60) days of the date of vacancy. A vacancy shall exist if a member dies, resigns, ceases to be a full-time resident of the Town or is removed for due cause by the Town Council following a public hearing.