Ontario Municipal Code Art. 10 Recreation and Community Services Department

The Recreation and Community Services Department is hereby established for the City.

(§ 4A, Ord. 1607, eff. June 17, 1965)

The functions of the Recreation and Community Services Department shall be as follows:

(a) To provide opportunities for wholesome, year-round public recreation service for every age group;

(b) To develop and maintain in an attractive and safe manner the recreation areas and facilities of the City; and

(c) To insure that such facilities are suitable for a wide variety of recreation purposes.

(§ 4B, Ord. 1607, eff. June 17, 1965)

(a) The Recreation Director shall function under the supervision of the City Manager. He shall attend meetings of the Recreation Commission, may serve as secretary to the Commission, and shall make such reports to the Commission or the Council as shall be required.

(b) The Recreation Director shall:

(1) Employ, under the direction of the City Manager, the required personnel, such as assistants, supervisors, leaders, and clerical employees, in conformity with the personnel rules and regulations of the City and supervise such personnel in the performance of their various duties;

(2) Administer, operate, and maintain all parks and recreation areas and facilities, plan for the acquisition, development, and operation of proposed facilities in accordance with policies approved by the Council, and perform like duties in other designated areas, such as civic promotional activities and similar activities;

(3) Inform the general public of the services and facilities provided by the Recreation and Community Services Department;

(4) Cooperate, as directed by the Council, with governmental and voluntary organizations and agencies in the furtherance of recreation opportunities and approve the use of all recreation facilities by various organizations;

(5) Prepare manuals, bulletins, and reviews on recreation problems and keep adequate records of participants in each activity, as well as spectator attendance;

(6) Conduct studies of local conditions and needs for recreation services and assist with recruitment and training of department personnel; and

(7) Prepare, in cooperation with the City Manager's office for the approval of the Council, a budget request for the operation and capital improvements for parks and for recreational programs and facilities.

(§ 5, Ord. 1067, eff. June 17, 1965)