ORD 2015-25 Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 2015-25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND IMPLEMENTING THE NAME CHANGE FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM BY
AMENDING ARTICLE X OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SECTION 2-230—2-236
WHEREAS, the responsibilities of the Department of Recreation and Parks,
over a period of time, have evolved resulting in the Department having additional
responsibilities and duties beyond those that existed when the Department was initially
created; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to responsibilities related to recreation, the
Department now is also involved in matters involving tourism; and,
WHEREAS, Council has determined that it would be more appropriate and
an accurate description to change the name of the Department to Department of Parks,
Recreation, and Tourism; and,
WHEREAS, within the same article there now exists the North Augusta
Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission; and,
WHEREAS, it would be appropriate to change the name of such commission
to the North Augusta Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Advisory Commission;
and,
WHEREAS, no changes are necessary other than the actual titles as outlined
above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of
the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority
thereof, that:
I. Article X., to include Sections 2-230—2-236 are deleted in their entirety.
II. That the Article and Sections shall be reestablished and hereafter designated
as follows:
Article X. Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism; Director of
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism and Parks, Recreation, and
Tourism Advisory Commission.
III. Sections 2-230— 2-236 shall be as follows:
Sec. 2-230.
There shall be an officer of the city known as the director of
parks, recreation, & tourism, who shall be appointed by the mayor,
upon recommendation of the city administrator.
Sec. 2-231.
The director of parks, recreation, and tourism shall be the head
of the department of parks, recreation, and tourism and shall perform
such duties as may be required for such department.
Sec. 2-232.
The director shall be responsible for the administration and
management of the department and shall report directly to the city
administrator in connection with such administrative duties.
Sec. 2-233.
The general duties of the director of parks, recreation, and
tourism shall be to plan, promote, organize, and supervise a
comprehensive municipal recreation program and tourism related
activities and administer the same in the interest of the entire
community; and he shall
(1) Supervise recreation areas. Supervise the recreational
use of playgrounds, play fields, recreation centers,
aquatic facilities, ball diamonds, and such other
recreation areas and facilities as may be made
available to carry out the city's recreation program.
(2) Conduct community activity. Conduct and supervise
any form of recreational, cultural, or social activity that
will employ the leisure time of the citizens in a
wholesome and constructive manner.
Sec. 2-234.
There is hereby created the North Augusta Parks, Recreation,
and Tourism Advisory Commission which shall be an advisory body
to the city council on matters pertaining to parks, playgrounds, and
recreational facilities within the city.
Sec. 2-235.
a. The parks, recreation, and tourism commission shall
consist of five (5) persons appointed by the mayor and approved by
city council. The director of parks, recreation, and tourism shall serve
as an ex officio member. Of the five (5) members first appointed, two
(2) shall be appointed to a term of four (4) years, two (2) for a term of
three (3) years, and one for a term of two (2) years. Thereafter, all
members shall be appointed for four-year terms. Vacancies shall be
filled for an unexpired term in the manner in which the original
appointments are required to be made.
b. All members of the commission shall be residents of
the city.
Sec. 2-236.
The parks, recreation, and tourism advisory commission will
recommend to the mayor and city council methods of recreation and
cultural activity that will employ the leisure time of the citizens of the
city in a constructive and wholesome manner. The commission will
serve as an additional liaison between the citizens and city
government and as a measuring tool or instrument for determining
direction and success of programs, and will offer support for budgets
and grant procedures.
IV. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith or, to the extent of
such conflict, hereby repealed.
V. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on
third and final reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY QUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
JANUARY, 2016.
First Reading: 1a °�1 " IS
Second Reading: 1 °'1 I — S Lark W. Jones, Mayor
Third Reading: I— 4— 1 ATTEST:
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Donna B. Young, City Clerk
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