[Ord. 97-3, 10/9/1997, § I]
The Recreation Board previously created and established for
the Township of Williams pursuant to Ordinance No. 11, enacted February
11, 1966, shall continue to supervise, regulate, equip, and maintain
Township-funded recreation programs and facilities in accordance with
the authority conferred pursuant to this Part, by authority conferred
from time to time by the Board of Supervisors and pursuant to 53 P.S.
§ 67204, as amended.
[Ord. 97-3, 10/9/1997, § II]
The Recreation Board shall consist of seven members as appointed
by the Board of Supervisors and 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. Recreation Board members shall serve without
pay but may be reimbursed by the Township for all expenses incurred
in performing their duties and only with approval by resolution of
the Board of Supervisors. All persons appointed shall serve their
full terms unless voluntarily resigned or removed by the Board of
Supervisors for dereliction or neglect of duty. Vacancies occurring
other than by expiration of term shall be for the unexpired term and
shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
[Ord. 97-3, 10/9/1997, § III]
The members of the Recreation Board shall elect a Chairman,
Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer, and all shall serve for a
period of one year. The Recreation Board may adopt rules and regulations
in the form of a constitution and by-laws for the conduct of all business
within its jurisdiction. The Recreation Board shall exercise powers
and functions concerning parks and recreation facilities as may be
delegated to it by the Board of Supervisors from time to time. The
Recreation Board shall have the authority to equip, supervise, and
maintain parks, recreation areas, and facilities and shall conduct
recreation programs, and the Recreation Board shall exercise its powers
and duties in establishing standards, qualifications. and salary schedules,
all of which shall be approved by the Board of Supervisors of the
Township of Williams.
[Ord. 97-3, 10/9/1997, § IV]
The Recreation Board shall submit an annual written report to
the Board of Supervisors. including an analysis of the adequacy and
effectiveness of community recreation areas, facilities, and leadership.
[Ord. 97-3, 10/9/1997, § V]
No funds shall be expended by the Recreation Board without consent
and approval by the Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 97-3, 10/9/1997, § VI]
The Board of Supervisors by resolution may join with any one
or more municipal corporations, counties or school districts to acquire,
create, equip, maintain, and operate any park or recreation area to
serve residents of the Township under the Act of July 12, 1972 (P.L.
762, No. 180), referred to as the Intergovernmental Cooperation Law.
