[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Lower Frederick
Township 7-6-2010 by Ord. No. 10-01. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Parks and recreation — See Ch. 103.
In order to provide for the planning, maintenance and regulation
of parks and recreation areas within Lower Frederick Township, the
Lower Frederick Township Park and Recreation Board is hereby established
pursuant to the Second Class Township Code of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
A.
The Board shall be composed of nine persons. The persons shall be
appointed by the Board of Supervisors of Lower Frederick Township
and shall serve without compensation.
B.
As first established, the Board shall appoint to the Park and Recreation
Board one member to serve for a term of one year, two members to serve
for a term of two years, two members to serve for a term of three
years, two members to serve for a term of four years, and two members
to serve for a term of five years. All initial terms shall commence
on the first day of January, 2011, and shall continue until December
31st of the year the term expires. After the initial appointment all
successors shall serve for a term of five years or until their successors
are appointed.
C.
On the expiration of the term of any member of the Board a new member
shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors of Lower Frederick
Township.
D.
Members may be reimbursed by the Township for all expenses incurred
in performing their duties.
E.
Members may voluntarily resign or be removed by the Board of Supervisors
in accordance with the regulations contained within the Second Class
Township Code.
F.
Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of the term shall be
for the unexpired term and shall be filled by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board shall submit an annual report to the Board of Supervisors
which includes an analysis of the adequacy and effectiveness of community
recreation areas, facilities and leadership.
The members of the Park and Recreation Board shall elect a Chairman
and Secretary and select all other necessary officers to serve for
a period of one year. The Board may adopt rules and regulations for
the conduct of all business within its jurisdiction and exercise the
powers and functions concerning parks and recreation facilities as
may be delegated to it by the Board of Supervisors.
