(A) Board of Park Commissioners. The Department of Parks and Recreation shall operate under the control and supervision of the Board of Park Commissioners, which shall be constituted and operate under the provisions of § 96.01 of this code. It is the intent of the Common Council to confirm that the Department of Parks and Recreation established within the executive branch of the city by this section be governed in its activities by the provisions of IC 36-10-3-1 et seq. and as that statute may from time to time be amended.
(B) Position of Superintendent established. There is established within the Department of Parks and Recreation, the position of Superintendent of Parks and Recreation. The Superintendent shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the Board of Park Commissioners, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Superintendent shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Department of Parks and Recreation, subject to the general supervision and control of the Board of Park Commissioners.
(C) Powers of the Board of Park Commissioners. The Board of Park Commissioners operating pursuant to the provisions of IC 36-10-3-1 et seq., shall have all powers granted by local ordinance and applicable state law.
(D) Duties. The Department of Parks and Recreation shall be responsible for the planning, development, and maintenance of all park facilities of the city. The Department shall also be responsible for the development and administration of a year-around recreational program for the citizens of the city. To this end, the Department may enter into co-operative agreements with other entities to further such recreational programs. The Department may schedule and operate athletic leagues, and participate in long-range planning of recreational activities for youths and adults.
(Ord. 5289, passed 8-29-83; Am. Ord. 5417, passed 11-5-84)