Watsonville Municipal Code Art. 10 Parks and Community Services Department

A Parks and Community Services Department is hereby established. The functions of the Parks and Community Services Department shall include the following:

(a) To serve as technical advisor to the Parks and Recreation Commission or any agency or commission related to park management, recreation, youth, or neighborhood services for the purpose of creating community and quality of life through people, parks, and programs;

(b) To strengthen community image through the planning and development of parks and recreation facilities;

(c) To protect natural resources by maintaining community parks, public buildings, and grounds, and the urban forest;

(d) To develop, coordinate, and promote a balanced community services program by increasing cultural awareness, fostering human development, promoting health and wellness, supporting economic development, and providing recreational experiences considering the demographic trends of the community;

(e) To create partnerships and coalition building with other public or private agencies to offer comprehensive programs, avoid duplication of services, and maximize resources; and

(f) To coordinate and facilitate the utilization of City community recreation facilities by the general public and organized recreational groups.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

There shall be a Parks and Community Services Director who shall be appointed by, and be responsible to, the City Manager. The Parks and Community Services Director, subject to the approval of the City Manager, shall organize and maintain the Parks and Community Services Department as, in the Parks and Community Services Director’s judgment, the operation may require and shall be responsible for the direction and control of all functions of the Parks and Community Services Department.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

The City Manager may appoint an Assistant Parks and Community Services Director. The Assistant Parks and Community Services Director shall, in the event of absence or disability of the Parks and Community Services Director, exercise such powers and shall have such responsibilities.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)

Upon the absence or disability of the Parks and Community Services Director and the Assistant Parks and Community Services Director, such other officer of the City who may be designated by the City Manager shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Parks and Community Services Director.

(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)