It shall be his or her duty to operate and maintain all Municipal recreational facilities. He or she will also direct and supervise all Municipal recreational programs, employees, and volunteer groups. Labor and equipment to perform the work of the department shall be supplied by and will be under the supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation. When requested, the Public Service Department will supply special equipment, materials, and labor until such time the Parks and Recreation Department can be staffed with full or part-time Municipal employees. The Mayor will be responsible for coordinating joint efforts with the department heads to insure the successful operation of all Municipal services. The Mayor will make the final decision on job priorities and will determine how employee hours and the cost of materials and equipment will be allocated. The Director of Public Service shall be responsible for the purchasing function.
The Director of Parks and Recreation may hire Recreation Managers, Senior Citizen Coordinators, Swimming Pool Managers, Lifeguards, and other employees as required. First, it shall be necessary for such positions to have been created and salary or compensation fixed by ordinance of Council.
The Director of Parks and Recreation, under the supervision of the Mayor, shall be responsible for the preparation and submittal of the department budget. The Director shall also attend regular and special meetings of Council as necessary.