Township of Clinton, PA Chapter 23 Park Advisory Board

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Clinton 4-9-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-01. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 23-1 Creation of Park Advisory Board.

[Amended 7-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01]

There is hereby created, pursuant to Second Class Township Code, Article XXII, Parks, Recreation Centers and Forests, 53 P.S. § 67201 et seq., as amended, a Park Advisory Board to be known as the "Spring Valley Park Board."

§ 23-2 Appointments; membership; terms.

[Amended 7-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01]

The Board shall consist of seven members, to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. In making appointments to the Board, due consideration shall be given to representation of various geographic sections within the Township so that all members shall not be from the same general area. The Park Board members shall serve for terms of five years, or until their successors are appointed, except that the terms of the members first appointed shall be so fixed that no more than two shall be reappointed or replaced during any future calendar year. The first members will be appointed for terms which expire December 31 of the year set forth: two for 2002 to 2003, two for 2002 to 2004, two for 2002 to 2005 and one for 2002 to 2006. Vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired term.

§ 23-3 Appointment of Chairperson; adopting regulations; meetings.

The Park Board shall appoint from its membership a Chairperson and such other officers as it may be necessary for the orderly procedure of its business, and may adopt bylaws, rules and regulations covering its procedures not inconsistent with the provisions of the Township Code. The Board shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as it shall designate.

§ 23-4 Recommendations to Board of Supervisors.

[Amended 7-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01]

The Park Board shall make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for the maintenance and operation of the Spring Valley Park and all outdoor and indoor recreation areas and facilities owned or controlled by the Township of Clinton.

§ 23-5 Reports.

The Park Board shall make full and complete reports to the Supervisors of Clinton Township at such times as may be designated or requested by the Supervisors.