[Adopted 9-27-1995 by Ord. No. 14-95]
There is hereby created the Recreation Advisory Committee of the Borough of Eatontown, which shall serve in accordance with the provisions of this article.
The Recreation Advisory Committee shall consist of nine members and four alternates appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Borough Council. Each member shall serve for a term of three years, and the members first appointed shall be appointed for terms of one, two and three years, respectively, in such manner that the term of at least three members shall expire in each year. After the initial appointments of the nine members and at the end of the first year and each successive year, all appointments shall be for terms of three years, and, if vacancies occur, said vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms. The alternate members shall be appointed each year and shall serve one-year terms. The members shall serve until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. The members shall receive no compensation for their services.
The members of the Recreation Advisory Committee shall elect annually, from among their number, a Chairman and a Vice Chairman. The elected officers shall serve for terms of one year and shall be eligible for reelection in successive years.
The Recreation Advisory Committee shall advise the Mayor, Council and Director of Recreation concerning recreation and the use of parks and other designated areas for recreational purposes. It shall be the responsibility of the Recreation Advisory Committee to ensure the implementation of recreation programs through the office of the Director of Recreation.
The Recreation Advisory Committee shall have the power and duty to:
A. 
Act in advisory capacity in all matters pertaining to the utilization of parks and recreation programs and recreational areas for the implementation of the recreational programs.
B. 
Be involved in the annual budget process as it applies to facilities to accommodate recreation purposes and programs and make recommendations with respect thereto to the Director of Recreation and approve the budget before submission to the Mayor and Council.
C. 
Advise in the planning of parks and recreation programs therein for the users of said parks and recreation programs and promote and stimulate public interest and, to that end, solicit to the fullest extent possible the cooperation of school authorities and other public and private agencies interested therein.
[Amended 6-25-2003 by Ord. No. 16-2003]
D. 
Recommend policies for the acquisition, development and improvement of parks and playgrounds.
E. 
Set fees for participation in organized sports activities and leagues for both Borough residents and nonresidents.
F. 
Consult in the hiring of personnel for the implementation of the parks and recreation programs.
G. 
Control all lands, playgrounds and recreation places owned or leased by the Borough, and the Committee may adopt suitable rules, regulations and bylaws for the use thereof and the conduct of all persons while on or using the same; and any person who shall violate any of such rules, regulations or bylaws shall be deemed and adjudged to be a disorderly person.
The Recreation Advisory Committee shall also perform the following functions:
A. 
Help interpret the recreational needs and desires of the community.
B. 
Study and evaluate the programs existing in the community.
C. 
Act as a clearing agency for suggestions.
D. 
Make the administrative staff aware of local traditions and recreational usage patterns and offer guidance when departures from existing programs are contemplated.
E. 
Inform members of the community as to the possibilities of participation in the various programs and the values to be derived from such participation.
F. 
Investigate criticisms from the community and suggest corrections.
G. 
Discover and recruit volunteer leadership.
H. 
Assist the administrative staff in understanding the reaction of the people in the community toward the programs.
The Recreation Advisory Committee, when called upon, shall advise the Mayor and Council with respect to the appointment of a Director of Recreation.