[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Marietta 9-12-1972 by Ord. No. 72-5 (Ch. 21 of the 1983 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Parks — See Ch. 243.
There is hereby created the Marietta Borough Recreation Commission, which shall consist of a minimum of five and maximum of nine persons. The members of the Recreation Commission shall be appointed by the President of Borough Council with the approval of Council. The members who are first appointed shall serve for terms of one, two, three, four and five years, to be specified at the time of their appointment. Thereafter, the term of office shall be for a period of five years or until their successors are appointed. Members of such Commission shall serve without pay. Vacancies in such Commission occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be for the unexpired term and shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
The Recreation Commission shall be responsible for all policies, rules and regulations relating to the administration of a public recreation program.
Immediately after the Recreation Commission's appointment, it shall meet and organize by electing one of its members President and by installing such other officers as may be necessary. The Commission shall have the power to adopt bylaws, rules and regulations for the proper conduct of public recreation for the Borough of Marietta.
The Recreation Commission shall provide, conduct and supervise public playgrounds, athletic fields, recreation centers and other recreation facilities and activities on any of the properties owned or controlled by the Borough of Marietta or on other properties with the consent of the owners and authorities thereof. It shall have the power to conduct any form of recreation activity that will employ the leisure time of the people in a constructive and wholesome manner.
The Recreation Commission shall be responsible to the Marietta Borough Council for hiring all employees, establishing salaries, control of the funds allotted, providing appropriate reports and preparation of an annual budget, which it will submit for approval to Marietta Borough Council.
The Recreation Commission shall submit annually a budget to Marietta Borough Council for its approval.
The Recreation Commission may also solicit or receive any gifts or bequests of money or other personal property or any donations, to be applied, principal or income, for either temporary or permanent use for playgrounds or other recreational purposes.
The Recreation Commission shall make to Marietta Borough Council full and complete annual and other required reports.
The Recreation Commission shall have authority to levy fees and charges which it deems appropriate in providing recreational services or facilities.
The Recreation Commission is authorized to work jointly with Donegal School District and/or other political subdivisions to provide and establish, operate, conduct and maintain a supervised recreation system, and to acquire personal property and operate, improve and maintain property, both real and personal, for parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and other recreation facilities and activities.