The Community Service/Summer Recreation Board is created. The
purpose and functions of the Board are as follows:
1.
The term of the members shall be for a period of three years, beginning
July 1st of the year of appointment; provided that the Mayor shall,
in the beginning, designate three members for one year, two members
for two years, and two members for three years.
2.
The determination and establishment of the general policies to be
followed in carrying out the purpose of recreation for school-age
children during the summer months.
3.
The interpretation of the community recreation program to the public
officials and the community with a view to securing adequate moral
and financial support.
4.
The maintenance of high standards in recreation leadership; in quality
of program service; and in the development, care, and operation of
its areas and facilities.
5.
The selection of the executive (Program Director) and definition
of the scope of his powers and duties.
6.
The appointment, upon recommendation of the executive, of all employees,
and the determination of their functions and duties.
7.
The consideration of and action upon recommendations from any source,
especially if such suggestions involve matters of general policy or
nonbudgeted cost.
8.
The authorization of expenditures within the approved budget, the
careful checking of expenditures with a strict accounting to the authorities
and the public for the use of program funds.
9.
A full report annually to the Mayor of all activities of the program.
10.
A continuous appraisal of the department's programs, personnel,
facilities, and services and consideration of future needs and methods
of serving them.
11.
Submit recommendations to the Mayor and the City Commission for ratification
of vacancies that arise on the seven person Board and hold all meetings
of the Board in compliance with the state law.
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The value and function of the Recreation Board is succinctly
summarized as follows at a National Recreation Congress Session:
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Board members are the people's ambassadors to the higher
authority, matters of broad public concern, provide continuity of
policy and thinking despite changes in administration, develop long
range policies rather than acting by expediency, establish needed
guide posts, and chart a broad course and direction for recreation
as a service to the people of the community.
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1.
The selection of highly competent leadership.
2.
To provide maximum participation in all aspects of recreation for
the youth of Weatherford.
3.
Constant re-examination of the system after installation to improve
it and render it responsive to changing conditions.
4.
Continued expansion to better serve the youth of the City of Weatherford.
[Amended 11-13-1991,
Ordinance 1991-11]
There is created the position of Parks and Recreations Director
who shall be in charge of all parks and recreational grounds including
the municipal swimming pool, and responsible for developing and administering
a comprehensive year-round recreation and parks program, including
the effective and proper maintenance of parks and recreation grounds,
and the municipal swimming pool, but does not include the municipal
golf course. The director shall be an employee of the City of Weatherford
and under control of the City of Weatherford, but shall maintain a
liaison with the Park and Recreation Board hereinabove referred.
