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Section 14.01 - Organization#
There shall be a Department of Parks and Recreation which shall be responsible for overseeing, promoting, and regulating public use of the parks and recreational facilities of the Town of Warren. There shall be a Director of Parks and Recreation who shall be the head of the Department and be responsible for programmatic and administrative management. The Director shall work closely with the Director of Public Works who, in their capacity as Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, shall be responsible for the construction, maintenance, and care of recreational facilities. The Directors shall coordinate with the Director of Planning and Community Development for the purpose of developing master planning and project planning, including budgeting and pursuit of supplemental funding for parks and recreational projects. There shall be a Parks and Recreation Board which shall assist the Director in developing and carrying out her duties and the responsibilities of the Department.
Section 14.02 - Director of Parks and Recreation#
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.
Section 14.03 - 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.
Section 14.04 - Duties#
The Director of Parks and Recreation, with assistance from the Parks and Recreation Board, shall: (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.
Section 14.05 - Parks & Recreation Board#
The Parks and Recreation Board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Town Council for three (3) year terms, staggered so that no more than two (2) terms will expire in any one year. No voting member shall be an elected official or employee of the Town of Warren. Vacancies shall be filled by the Town Council for the remainder of unexpired terms. The Board shall annually elect a chair person, a secretary and such other officers as it deems appropriate. 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.
The Parks and Recreation Board shall serve the Town Council and Town Manager in an advisory role and shall assist the Director of Parks and Recreation in carrying out their duties and responsibilities, as stated above. In addition, the Board 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.