There is hereby created and established the position of Director of Recreation. The Mayor shall, subject to the provisions of the Charter, appoint a Director of Recreation. The Director shall, subject to the provisions of the Charter, serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The salary of the Director shall be fixed by Council. On the first day of January next following the election of the Mayor, the term of the Director shall expire. The Director shall have the following specific duties and powers:
(a) To issue all rules and regulations for the operation of the Department of Recreation consistent with the Charter, applicable rules and regulations of the Mayor, ordinances of the City and laws of the State of Ohio;
(b) To develop, organize and administer all policies, activities and programs relating to municipal recreation and leisure time programs and activities within the limitation of available funds;
(c) To supervise and exercise control over all employees, including play leaders, supervisors, superintendent and employees of the Department;
(d) To supervise playgrounds, playfields, gymnasiums, swimming pools and indoor and outdoor recreation centers within the operational jurisdiction of the City;
(e) To make the Mayor and Council such recommendations as deemed necessary or appropriate concerning the development of year-round recreation and leisure time activities and programs for residents of all ages of the City;
(f) To recommend to the Mayor, the Director of Finance and Council, on or before the fifteenth day of February each year, a proposed line item Recreation budget, together with a projected recreation and leisure time program, for the ensuing year;
(g) To assist volunteer organizations and groups conducting recreation and leisure time activities and programs in the preparation and implementation thereof;
(h) To meet and consult with the Parks and Recreation Commission and to provide information thereto;
(i) To prepare and submit on or before March 1 of each year, an annual report for the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Mayor and Council, which report shall include an evaluation of existing recreation and leisure time activities and programs as well as anticipated future goals, plans and needs of the Department;
(j) To establish all fees and charges for participation in the various activities and programs within the operational jurisdiction of the Department, subject to approval by the Mayor;
(k) To enter into cooperative agreements, subject to the approval of the Mayor and Council, between the City and the cities of Bay Village, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Rocky River and Westlake or with the appropriate boards or commissions thereof as are deemed necessary and appropriate to provide recreation and leisure time activities and programs for residents of all ages of the City;
(l) To advise the Mayor and Council relating to the acquisition, development, planning, equipping and operation of park and recreation facilities and properties;
(Ord. 90-109. Passed 12-3-90.)
(m) To cooperate and coordinate with the Director of Public Service and Development regarding the improvement, repair and maintenance of dedicated parks, other parks, playgrounds, playfields, gymnasiums, swimming pools and indoor and outdoor recreation centers;
(Ord. 91-82. Passed 6-17-91.)
(n) To publicly solicit and utilize the services of volunteers to the maximum extent possible in all recreation and leisure time activities and programs;
(o) To establish and maintain a Recreation office within the City, subject to the approval of the Mayor and Council. The hours of the Recreation office shall be as determined by the Director; and
(p) To perform such other duties, consistent with his office, as may be required by the Charter, by ordinance of Council, or as directed by the Mayor.
(Ord. 90-109. Passed 12-3-90.)