ARTICLE II. - BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION AND DEPARTMENT
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Warren, RI.
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Footnotes:
--- (2) --- Cross reference— Boards, commissions and committees, § 2-121 et seq.
State Law reference— Authority of town council to establish a board of recreation, G.L. 1956, § 32-3-4.
Sec. 14-26. - Board of parks and recreation—Established; powers and duties.#
A board of parks and recreation was established in 1967. It shall serve the town council and town manager in an advisory role and shall assist the director of parks and recreation in carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities, as stated above. In addition, the board is invested in advising, promoting, and developing programing. They shall monitor the condition and usage of facilities and recommend policy changes to enhance the public's ability to use and enjoy facilities and programs, while safeguarding and preserving public property and minimizing risk to public safety.
(Ord. of 6-12-2018(1))
Sec. 14-27. - Composition; appointment and terms of members; filling vacancies; organization.#
(a)
The board of parks and recreation and department shall consist of five (5) members to be appointed by the town council for three-year terms, staggered so that no more than two (2) terms will expire in any one (1) year. No voting member shall be an elected official or employee of the Town of Warren.
(b)
Each member of the board of parks and recreation and department shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified.
(c)
In case any vacancy should occur in such board from any cause, the town council shall appoint a member of such board to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.
(d)
The members of the board of parks and recreation and department may be removed by the town council for cause after hearing as it shall deem sufficient and shall express in the order of removal.
(e)
Immediately after any selection of a member of such board, such board shall organize and elect one (1) of its members as its chairman.
(f)
The board of parks and recreation and department may engage the services of a secretary or recorder within the limit of the funds available to it, or may appoint one (1) of its members as secretary.
(g)
The town council shall appoint a member of the school committee and the director of public works as ex-officio members of the board. Ex-officio members shall have no right to vote and shall not be counted in determining a quorum.
(Ord. of 6-12-2018(1))
Sec. 14-28. - Director of parks and recreation—Established; powers and duties.#
The following list is an enumeration of the parks and recreation director's powers and duties: (1)
Develop and implement a comprehensive recreation program for the Town of Warren, as well as a permitting program for public use of the parks and recreational facilities of the town, in accordance with the provisions of this Charter and all applicable town policies, ordinances, state laws and regulations, and grant agreements, subject to approval by the town council;
(2)
Develop master plans, a capital improvement plan, annual budgets, and pursue technical and financial assistance from public and private sources;
(3)
Establish such administrative policies and rules as necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the department, subject to approval by the town manager;
(4)
Hire and supervise seasonal program staff as needed, subject to availability of funding in the approved budget;
(5)
Ensure the public has easy and timely access to up to date information about facilities, programs, events and schedules,
(6)
Direct applicants for facility use permits who also need town council approval(s) to apply for such approvals and provide the town council with relevant information and recommendations, in a timely manner.
(Ord. of 6-12-2018(1))
Sec. 14-29. - Appointment of director.#
The director of parks and recreation shall be hired by, and work under the supervision of, the town manager. The position shall be part-time, provided that the town manager may increase the number of hours, up to full-time, during certain times of the year, subject to availability of funds in the approved budget.
(Ord. of 6-12-2018(1))
Sec. 14-30. - Qualifications.#
The director of parks and recreation shall have demonstrated organizational, administrative and supervisory experience with recreational programs and projects, interdepartmental coordination and community outreach.
(Ord. of 6-12-2018(1))
Sec. 14-31. - Employment.#
The director of parks and recreation may employ seasonal part time workers to assist in providing recreational activities and opportunities.
Residency requirement. The director of parks and recreation will seek the best qualified staff available for the salary range authorized. If all other selection factors are equal, a resident of the Town of Warren shall have preference over a non-resident application.
(Ord. of 6-12-2018(1))
State Law reference— Powers of recreation board, G.L. 1956, § 32-3-3.