There is hereby established in the Township of Andover, a Recreation Committee, which shall have the duties and powers hereinafter more particularly set forth, the members of which shall be appointed by the Township Committee in accordance with the provisions of this article.
Said Recreation Committee shall be comprised of five members, who shall be citizens and residents of the Township of Andover. The members first appointed shall hold office for one, two and three years, respectively, in such a manner that the term of at least one member and not more than two members shall expire in each year. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a term of three years, and all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only. Alternates, not exceeding four, may be appointed for one-year terms. One member of the Township Committee, appointed by the Mayor, shall serve as an ex officio member of the Recreation Committee, but shall have no vote unless he is also formally appointed as a member of said Recreation Committee.
A. 
The Township Committee shall cooperate with the Recreation Committee to coordinate recreational activities in the Township of Andover in order to plan a balanced recreation program for the citizens of the Township and in order to provide maximum use of recreational facilities in the Township.
B. 
The Recreation Committee herein established shall not be or shall not be deemed to be a recreation commission pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:12-1 et seq. and shall not have the power or authority to purchase land or hold title to any real property.
C. 
The Township Committee shall annually appropriate its budget funds that may be used by the Recreation Committee to provide for a balanced recreation program. The Recreation Committee may accept additional financial support from time to time from fees, gifts, donations or other sources.
D. 
Neither the Recreation Committee, nor any member or members thereof, shall have any power or right, expressed or implied, to bind or obligate the Township Committee of the Township of Andover directly or indirectly.
The primary purpose of the Recreation Committee shall be to initiate and to coordinate recreation programs in the Township of Andover.
The Recreation Committee may organize as it sees fit, choosing a Chairman from among its members, and such other officers as it may deem advisable, adopt rules and bylaws for the proper administration of its functions, and formulate committees for the administration and handling of its programs.