[Adopted 11-15-1978; amended 10-15-1979 (Ch. 2, Art. VI, of the 1981
Code)]
There is hereby established a Parks and Recreation
Commission of the Town consisting of seven members, as provided in
Section 8.2 of the Charter.
The members of such Commission shall be appointed
by the Board of Selectmen for terms of four years.
The members of such Commission shall elect officers
of the Commission from its members. Such election shall take place
not later than January 1 following each biennial municipal election.
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall plan,
manage and supervise the use of parks, playgrounds, outdoor swimming
areas, play fields, indoor recreation areas and other recreation areas
and facilities owned or controlled by the Town, including all athletic
facilities used for scholastic sports, except those under the jurisdiction
of the Board of Education. It shall recommend and approve regulations
for the use of recreation facilities for adoption by the Board of
Selectmen. It shall also provide for the maintenance of the areas
and facilities over which it has jurisdiction. Additionally, the Commission
shall develop, sponsor and/or conduct recreation programs, classes
and activities for the Town as deemed appropriate by the Commission.
It shall cooperate with other Town officials, boards and commissions
and with private and public organizations concerning recreational
plans, facilities, programs and activities, providing support and
assistance for the overall recreation activity in the Town.
