Stanton Municipal Code Ch. 2.36 Department of Community Services

There is created a department of community services for the city.

(Prior code § 2.29.010; added during 1980 recodification; Ord. 789 § 3, 1997; Ord. 878 § 2, 2003; Ord. 1067 § 3, 2017)

The chief official of the department shall be the community services director. The city manager shall appoint the director. Upon appointment of the director, the level of compensation, severance and other miscellaneous benefits shall be established by contract between the director and the city manager.

(Prior code § 2.29.020; added during 1980 recodification; Ord. 734 § 3, 1992; Ord. 761 § 3, 1994; Ord. 878 § 2, 2003; Ord. 1067 § 3, 2017)

In addition to such other duties as may be required by law or assigned by the city manager, the director of community services shall:

A. Formulate and recommend to the city manager policies and procedures for the planning, organization, direction and coordination of all recreational facilities owned or operated by the city and administer such policies and procedures when approved by the city manager;

B. Provide certain technical assistance to other departments as applicable to recreation and leisure services;

C. Direct and analyze leisure time needs and desires, availability of resources, existing programs and other factors in developing departmental programs;

D. Coordinate activities of the department with those of school districts, sports associations and other agencies;

E. Participate in and recommend applicable park designs as necessary or beneficial to the growing needs of the community;

F. Coordinate with community leaders and groups, the review of policies of the department and promote involvement and assistance in conducting programs beneficial to the community and the department;

G. Conduct a continuing review of departmental activities and direct the correction of noted deficiencies;

H. Act as advisor to the community services commission on related matters;

I. Study and periodically report to the city manager all community services problems;

J. Operate and obtain necessary recreation park equipment;

K. Recommend to the city manager and commission a schedule of fees to be charged, where applicable, for services of the department and the city;

L. Direct and be accountable for the efficiency of departmental personnel, quality of services directed and effective administration of the recreation and leisure services program.

(Prior code § 2.29.030; added during 1980 recodification; Ord. 789 § 3, 1997; Ord. 878 § 2, 2003; Ord. 1067 § 3, 2017; Ord. 1159, 2/11/2025)