§ 1011. Parks and Recreation Department.

(a)

Duties. There will exist a Parks and Recreation Department. The Parks and Recreation Department shall be under the direct control of a Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners, who shall employ a Director of Parks and Recreation to perform the following duties, when not otherwise assigned:

(1)

Management of park system. Plan, develop, extend, maintain and operate a system of public parks, parkways, boulevards, and facilities for the use of the City and its inhabitants;

(2)

Recreational programs. Operate and regulate public playgrounds, swimming pools, athletic fields, community centers and other recreational facilities for games, sports and recreational activities;

(3)

Other assigned duties. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law.

(b)

Appointment. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall be appointed by the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners based on executive ability, qualifications and experience in parks and recreation administration. The Director's salary will be established by the Board within the scope of authorized ranges for other department directors of the City. Salary ranges for all other employees assigned to the Department will be established in the same manner as ranges for all other employees of the City are established.

(c)

Public works functions. Unless otherwise provided, the Parks and Recreation Department shall perform the functions of the Director of Public Works for all buildings or facilities, boulevards, parkways and other streets under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Department.

(Ord. No. 140061 , § 4, 1-23-14, eff. 5-1-14)