(A) A department is hereby created within the framework of the governmental organization of the city which shall be known as the Parks and Recreation Department and it shall function according to the laws of the state, laws of the city, and the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) The city hereby accepts all gifts, moneys and equipment heretofore made of the Whitesboro Youth Committee and Whitesboro Summer Recreation Program with grateful thanks to the donors and it is ordained that such gifts, moneys and equipment, together with such additions as may be made from time to time, shall constitute and become a part of the annual budget of the Whitesboro Parks and Recreation Department.
(C) A Parks and Recreation Board is created and shall consist of five members. Members shall be residents of the municipality and shall be appointed by the Council. Two of the original five members shall be appointed for one year terms and three shall be appointed for two year terms. Subsequent members shall serve for two year terms and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. Members of the Board shall serve without pay.
(D) The Parks and Recreation Board shall administer and supervise the operation of the Parks and Recreation Department under the supervision and control of the city. Such Board may formulate such rules as it shall deem necessary for the orderly use of parks and recreation facilities and in governing the performance of duties of the parks and recreation department employees and personnel.
(Ord. 582, passed 2-8-80)