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Township of Hillsborough, NJ
Somerset County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough 4-13-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-09;[1] amended in its entirety 3-23-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 95, Recreation Commission, adopted 3-22-1956 (Ch. 40 of the 1977 Code).
The Township of Hillsborough hereby establishes a Recreation and Parks Committee.
A. 
The Recreation and Parks Committee shall consist of seven regular members and two alternate members who shall be residents of the Township.
B. 
The members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Township Committee.
C. 
One member of the Planning Board may be a regular member of the Recreation and Parks Committee.
D. 
All appointments shall be staggered in such a manner that the term of at least one member and not more than two members shall expire each year. All appointments after the initial formation of the Committee shall be for a term of five years. Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms only.
E. 
The membership of the Recreation and Parks Committee shall annually elect a Chairperson and other such officers as may be provided by the bylaws of the Committee. Such officers shall hold office for a one-year term expiring annually on December 31.
F. 
Alternate members shall be designated at the time of their appointment as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2." Alternate members may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No. 1 shall vote.
A. 
The Recreation and Parks Committee shall hold regular meetings and shall designate the time and place thereof pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. It shall have the power to adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of all recreation and park business within its jurisdiction. It shall keep a record of all its proceedings. Attendance of a majority of the Committee members shall constitute a quorum.
B. 
The powers and duties of the Recreation and Parks Committee shall be as follows:
(1) 
Propose, suggest, create and develop new and innovative recreation programs.
(2) 
Attend Township Recreation sponsored events and programs, including but not limited to the Memorial Day Parade, Independence Day Celebration, Family Campout and Fishing Derby, Purple Heart Ceremony, Children's Halloween Party, Howl-o-ween, Veterans Day, Christmas Tree Lighting and other events as scheduled.
(3) 
Analyze recreational facilities within the Township and make recommendations for enhancements and improvements.
(4) 
Suggest rules and regulations for the public use of such parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities and the improvements thereon.
(5) 
Act as a liaison between the Township Parks and Recreation Department and the community of Hillsborough by providing information in a further attempt to promote the program offerings.
(6) 
Periodically review and make recommendations to the Recreation Master Plan.