[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Dudley 10-29-2018 by Art. 33. Amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby established in the Town of Dudley a Recreation Commission, whose purpose is to seek the development of recreational programs and the enhancement of recreational facilities and opportunities within the Town.
The Commission shall be comprised of five members, all whom are residents of the Town. Commission members shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen and shall serve at the pleasure of the Selectmen.
[Amended 6-22-2020 by Art. 15; 5-24-2021 by Art. 7]
The Commission shall be charged with the recreation programs designed by the Committee and approved by the Board of Selectmen. The Committee shall operate within the Commonwealth's guidelines and the Town of Dudley's requirements for a Town committee.
[Added 6-22-2020 by Art. 15]
The Commission may be provided with an annual budget at the discretion of the Board of Selectmen and within the applicable laws of the Commonwealth.
[Added 6-22-2020 by Art. 15]
The Commission may with the approval of the Board of Selectmen design a program which may include a fee for participation. A revolving fund holding a percentage of the fees collected may be established at Town Meeting in accordance with the appropriate Massachusetts General Law.
[Added 6-22-2020 by Art. 15]
The Recreation Commission will be considered part of the Town of Dudley with regards to the application for grants or similar special funding for the purposes of furthering an approved program or goal.
[Added 6-22-2020 by Art. 15]
The Commission may with the approval of the Board of Selectmen and within Massachusetts General Law establish a gift fund.
[Added 6-22-2020 by Art. 15]
Nothing in this chapter shall change the ownership, control or regulatory authority of any property in the Town of Dudley.
[Added 6-22-2020 by Art. 15]
Nothing in this chapter shall change, modify or overrule any bylaw or delegation of authority in the Town of Dudley. No school, nonprofit or privately run recreational organization shall be affected by this chapter. Any question of authority will be determined by the Board of Selectmen and/or Town Meeting.