[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Munhall 3-18-2015 by Ord. No. 1571. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Parks and recreation areas — See Ch. 310.
[Amended 6-17-2016 by Ord. No. 1572]
There is hereby created a board to be known as the Munhall Borough
Parks and Recreation Board ("Board"). The Board shall be composed
of "residents of Munhall Borough."
Members of the Board shall be appointed by the Borough Council
in accordance with the following procedures:
A.
Board members shall serve for terms of five years, or until their
successors are appointed, except that members first appointed shall
be appointed so that the terms of not more than two members expire
annually. All persons appointed shall serve their full terms unless
they voluntarily resign or are removed by Borough Council in its sole
discretion. Vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration of term
shall be for the unexpired term and shall be filled in the same manner
as original appointments.
B.
Whenever possible, due consideration will be given to representation
from various geographic sections within the Borough, so that all members
shall not be from the same general area.
Members of the Board shall receive no compensation for their
services, but may be reimbursed by the Borough for all expenses incurred
in performing their duties with proper and verifiable receipts of
expenses incurred. All expenses must be approved in advance by Borough
Council.
The Board is to be advisory and shall coordinate its activities
with the elected officials, Borough Council, and other such local
governmental bodies through the office of the Borough Manager.
The members of the Board shall elect a Chairperson 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 powers and functions
concerning parks and recreation facilities as may be delegated to
it by Borough Council.
The Board shall have the following powers:
A.
Identify the open space, recreation, park and trail needs of the
Borough.
B.
Plan and supervise recreation programs approved by Borough Council.
C.
Recommend plans, programs, and policies regarding the provision of
recreation and park services.
D.
Advise Borough Council in the acquisition and development of parklands.
E.
Undertake recreation and park tasks as requested by Borough Council.
The Board shall keep minutes of its meetings, which it shall
submit to Borough Council. The Board shall submit an annual report
to Borough Council, including an analysis of the adequacy and effectiveness
of community recreation areas, facilities and leadership. The Board
will be subject to an audit by the Borough Auditor annually.
The Board, at such times as directed by Borough Council, shall
annually submit for approval to the Borough Council a proposed budget
for the ensuing year, setting forth all proposed expenditures, revenues
and programs with sufficient justification. The Board shall not in
any manner obligate the Borough Council for any payment of any Borough
funds until the same is preapproved by Borough Council.
The Board may accept funds and donations from outside sources,
but all monies may only be used for Munhall Borough recreational purposes.
Any such funds or donations from outside sources shall be made payable
to Munhall Borough. The Board shall keep and maintain a record of
all such funds and donations from outside sources.
[Added 6-17-2016 by Ord.
No. 1572]
Hereinafter all changes in terms, number of members and functions
of the Board and amendments to this chapter may be accomplished by
Council by simple resolution.
