[Ord. 1985-1, 2/13/1985]
There shall be in and for the Township of Kingston a Parks and Recreation Commission, which is hereby established in accordance with the ordinances of the Township for the following purposes:
1. 
To make recommendations pertaining to the development, supervision, maintenance, and regulation of public park and recreation areas and facilities located in the Township.
2. 
To develop and conduct a recreation program for the residents of the Township of Kingston.
[Ord. 1985-1, 2/13/1985]
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The Parks and Recreation Commission shall consist of five members, each of whom shall be a full-time resident and qualified elector of the Township and be appointed for a three-year term.
2. 
Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall hold no other office in the Township.
3. 
The terms of not more than two members shall expire each year. Therefore, unless a vacancy occurs, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, with the advice and consent of the majority of the board members, shall annually appoint no more than two members to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
4. 
Should a vacancy occur, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors shall appoint a member to fill the vacancy only for the unexpired portion of the term.
[Ord. 1985-1, 2/13/1985]
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The Parks and Recreation Commission shall be a regular advisory board and, as such, it shall be only advisory in nature and shall perform no administrative duties. Its duties shall include but not be limited to the following:
A. 
To act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors in matters relating to parks and recreation.
B. 
To work with the Township Manager in reviewing and developing policy matters.
C. 
To cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of parks and recreation in the Township.
D. 
To recommend policies pertaining to all municipal park and recreational matters within the Township.
E. 
To review and make recommendations, with the Township Manager and Board of Supervisors concerning problems of development of recreation areas, facilities, programs and improved recreation services.
F. 
To make recommendations concerning a comprehensive system of recreation and park areas, facilities and programs to meet the needs of Township residents.
G. 
To define the objectives of public park and recreation services and to recommend plans and general policies harmonizing with them.
H. 
To interpret the importance and need of recreation services for the general public.
I. 
To inform the Board of Supervisors as to the status and progress of recreation and park services.
J. 
To promote stability and continuity of park and recreation services.
K. 
To evaluate annually the park and recreation system in the community in relation to its objectives.
L. 
To submit an annual report to the Board of Supervisors as deemed necessary.
2. 
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall have no power pertaining to matters not related to parks and recreation.