Chapter 2.23
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Sections:

2.23.010    Established.

2.23.020    Functions.

2.23.030    Supervision.

2.23.010 Established.

There is established the parks and recreation department. [Ord. 97-16 § 2.]

2.23.020 Functions.

The functions of the parks and recreation department shall include:

A. Identifying existing and future recreation demands including the development and maintenance of a parks and recreation plan and a capital improvement plan and program for parks and recreation facilities;

B. Evaluating existing and future needs for parks and recreation facilities and programs;

C. Implementing parks and recreation programs and activities;

D. Providing oversight of parks and recreation facilities and coordinating with other departments, agencies, organizations and contractors to provide for maintenance and operation of existing facilities and the development and construction of new facilities;

E. Carrying out other related activities as the city manager may assign. [Ord. 97-16 § 2.]

2.23.030 Supervision.

A. The parks and recreation department shall be headed by the parks and recreation director. The parks and recreations director shall be appointed by, report to, and be supervised by the city manager, and may be removed by the city manager; the parks and recreations director shall be entitled to all rights and privileges afforded other employees under the city’s personnel rules and procedures. The position of parks and recreations director is a managerial and confidential position and is exempt from the classified services.

B. The parks and recreation director shall hire and supervise the employees of the department and shall manage the department subject to the city manager’s authorization and consent. [Ord. 97-16 § 2.]