Pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:12-1
et seq., there is hereby created a Board of Recreation Commissioners, the
members of which shall be appointed by the Mayor in accordance with the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40:12-1.
[Amended 4-16-1974 by Ord.
No. 618]
Said Board of Recreation Commissioners shall consist of not less than
three members nor more than seven members.
The Commissioners first appointed shall hold office for one, two, three,
four and five years, respectively, as fixed by the Mayor, and thereafter appointments
shall be for a term of five years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired
term only. The Commissioners shall serve until their successors are appointed
and shall qualify. The Commissioners shall receive no compensation for their
services, but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses.
The Board of Recreation Commissioners shall receive an annual appropriation
for the purpose of administration, maintenance and construction necessary
to the system, and they shall be provided with suitable quarters for the conduct
of their operations.
The Board of Recreation Commissioners shall have such powers and shall
receive such financial aid from the municipality as shall be authorized by
N.J.S.A. 40:12-1 to 12-15, inclusive.