DIVISION 5. - RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Narragansett, RI.
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Footnotes:
--- (9) --- Charter reference— Recreation advisory board, § 14-1-13; parks and recreation, § 11-1-1.
Cross reference— Parks and recreation, ch. 50.
Sec. 2-141. - Created.#
There shall be a recreation advisory board appointed by the town council in accordance with Charter section 14-1-13. Such board shall advise the town council on recreation matters. The board shall conduct its activities in accordance with Charter section 14-1-10.
(Code 1986, § 2-91)
Charter reference— Open meetings procedure, § 14-1-10.
Sec. 2-142. - Membership; terms; ex officio members.#
(a)
There shall be seven members appointed for three-year terms. The initial appointments will be three members for two years and four members for three years. Any vacancy shall be filled by town council appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(b)
In addition to subsection (a) of this section, the following shall be ex officio members of the board:
(1)
The director of parks and recreation;
(2)
One councilmember as designated by the town council;
(3)
One school official as designated by the school committee.
(Code 1986, § 2-92)
Sec. 2-143. - Duties.#
The recreation advisory board shall have the following duties: (1)
The board shall develop a recreational activities plan. This plan shall include all recommended recreational activities by category whether administered by town departments or volunteer groups. It also shall include proposed uses for all town-maintained recreational facilities.
(2)
The board shall review the recreation program required under Charter section 11-1-1 and submit a report to the town council on the review.
(3)
The board shall review the annual recreation activities calendar as presented by the director of parks and recreation and recommend changes, additions or deletions as appropriate.
(4)
The board shall hold public hearings on matters related to recreation as necessary and submit findings and recommendations in writing to the town council.
(5)
The board shall cooperate with the planning board, conservation commission, town officers and school officials, and any other body designated by the town council, in planning of future recreational facilities and programs.
(6)
The board shall recommend amendments to this section and to plans and procedures related to the recreational program of the town.
(Code 1986, § 2-93)
Charter reference— Recreation program, § 11-1-1.