It is essential that Board member shall represent and advocate for what is best for the City of New Carlisle as a whole, putting aside personal or special interests, complying at all times with Ohio Ethics Law, the City of New Carlisle Charter, and all federal, state and local laws in carrying out the Board member's duties. The responsibilities of the Board:
(a) To assess at all times the safety and security of site locations and physical facility standards;
(b) To advise the initiation, planning, design and to recommend a system of parks, facilities, etc., that will accommodate the public's need for parks and recreation activities;
(c) To assist with the preparation and development of rules and regulations by which parks and recreation programs may operate;
(d) To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of parks and recreation programs;
(e) To advise and recommend ways and means by which parks and recreation programs may be improved or strengthened;
(f) To support new parks, programs, and activities as public need may dictate;
(g) To identify alternate sources of funding to parks and recreation such as grants, gifts, endowments, etc;
(h) To adopt bylaws and other rules of procedure to achieve its purposes and functions;
(i) To serve as a forum in which the public can communicate or air feedback, ideas, and concerns to grow and maintain community involvement with parks and recreation programs;
(j) To evaluate programs and activities which are offered from year to year;
(k) To perform other duties and responsibilities as may be conferred by the City of New Carlisle City Manager from time to time;
(l) Discuss all projects and events with the City Manager to determine, if any, potential collective bargaining agreement infractions, which must be avoided;
(m) To review and recommend rules and regulations for public parks and recreation facilities in the community;
(n) To promote a wide range of programs that will contribute to the meaningful use of leisure time;
(o) To review and recommend a comprehensive plan for recreation and programs;
(p) To review annual budget, goals and objectives for the City and provide oversight with regard to parks and recreation;
(q) To review and update the bylaws annually or as needed.
(Ord. 19-13. Passed 7-1-19.)