(A) The Director of Parks and Recreation shall attend meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission, may serve as the Secretary to the Commission and shall make reports to the Commission or to the City Council or Boards of Trustees of the school districts, as shall be required.
(B) The Director of Parks and Recreation shall:
(1) Employ required personnel, with approval of the City Manager, such as assistants, supervisors, leaders and clerical and maintenance employees, and supervise them in the performance of their duties;
(2) Administer, operate and maintain existing parks and recreation areas and facilities and plan for the acquisition, development and operation of the proposed facilities in accordance with policies approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council;
(3) Inform the general public of the services and facilities being provided by the Parks and Recreation Department;
(4) Solicit suggestions from the general public to improve or increase the effectiveness of the service;
(5) Cooperate with governmental and voluntary organizations and agencies in the furtherance of recreation opportunities;
(6) Prepare manuals, bulletins and reviews on recreation problems;
(7) Provide, upon request, assistance of a technical nature to community agencies and organizations having problems relating to parks and recreation areas and facilities and programs;
(8) Counsel with officials of public and private organizations and interested groups concerning community recreation and leisure activities and assist them in the promotion of recreational services;
(9) Conduct studies of local conditions and needs for recreation services and assist with recruitment and training of recreation personnel; and
(10) Prepare a budget for the approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission and present the budget to the City Manager.
(`61 Code, § 2.52) (Ord. 349, passed 1-20-1959; Am. Ord. 368, passed 1-5-1960; Am. Ord. 626, passed 4-3-1979; Am. Ord. 731, passed 12-20-1983)