[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of East Goshen 4-17-2012 by Ord. No. 129-C-2012. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Parks and recreation areas — See Ch. 163.
Pursuant to the authority in Section 2204(a) of the Second Class Township Code, 53 P.S. § 67204, the Board of Supervisors hereby establishes the East Goshen Township Park and Recreation Commission (the "Commission") and establishes herein the mission statement, powers, functions and duties of such Commission.
[Amended 1-19-2021 by Ord. No. 129-D-2021]
The Commission shall consist of seven or nine regular members who shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors and shall serve for terms of five years or until their successors are appointed, except that the members of such Commission first appointed shall be appointed for such terms that the term of not more than two members shall expire annually thereafter. The Board of Supervisors may appoint at least one but no more than two residents of the Township to serve as alternate members of the Commission. The term of office of an alternate member shall be five years. An alternate member shall be entitled to participate in all discussions and meetings of the Commission to the same and full extent as provided for by regular Commission members; however, they shall not cast a vote as a voting member unless they are needed to form a quorum of the Commission. Members of the Commission shall serve without pay but may be reimbursed by the Township for expenses incurred in performing their duties as approved by the Board of Supervisors. All persons appointed shall serve their full terms unless they voluntarily resign or are removed by the Board of Supervisors for dereliction or neglect of duty. Vacancies which occur other than by expiration of term shall be for the unexpired term and shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
The members of the Commission established pursuant to this chapter shall elect their own Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary and select all other necessary officers to serve for a period of one year or until their successors are appointed.
The mission of the Park and Recreation Commission is as follows: To promote and encourage the use of the Township parks and open spaces by Township residents and visitors in a manner that will preserve the Township's natural and historic resources for the enjoyment of future generations; and to develop and provide educational and recreational activities, programs, partnerships and special events to further enhance the quality of life for Township residents, businesses, and visitors.
The Park and Recreation Commission shall have the following responsibilities:
A. 
Elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary from the Commission's members and establish a schedule of public meetings.
B. 
Recommend rules and regulations to the Supervisors for the governance and use of park and open space facilities and equipment.
C. 
Recommend and conduct approved educational and recreational programs and special events that are fun, safe, economical and generally accessible. These programs/events should promote individual and community growth, skills, and physical fitness while developing a sense of community belonging.
D. 
Promote activities/events within the parks and open spaces that do not damage the environment, preserve natural resources and wildlife.
E. 
Recommend additional facilities and uses for Township parks and open spaces.
F. 
Stay current with trends in recreation by reading appropriate journals, magazines, etc., and/or attending workshops.
G. 
Keep residents informed of Commission activities.
H. 
Investigate, apply for and follow up on grant opportunities.
I. 
Develop and sustain positive and cooperative relationships with other Township boards and commissions.
J. 
Develop and sustain mutual and beneficial collaborative relationships with community businesses, organizations, civic groups, school districts, colleges and universities and other municipalities.
K. 
Develop an ongoing plan to recruit and retain volunteers to help with recreation activities/events.
L. 
Staff Park and Recreation Commission committees as directed by the Board of Supervisors and as adopted by resolution.
M. 
Submit a suggested annual budget to the Supervisors by September 15 of each year.
N. 
Recommend to the Supervisors a fee schedule for the rental of park facilities and recreational programs.
O. 
Submit an annual report to the Supervisors indicating the progress toward current goals and formulation of future goals consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the Township.
P. 
Submit an annual report to the Supervisors that includes an analysis of the adequacy and effectiveness of the community recreation areas, facilities and leadership.