ORD 2023-26 Rename Parks and Recreation Dept AdoptedORDINANCE NO. 2023-26
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND IMPLEMENTING THE NAME CHANGE FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND RECREATION BY AMENDING ARTICLE X OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
SECTION 2-230 – 2-236
WHEREAS, responsibilities related to tourism promotion was added to the Department
of Parks and Recreation via Ordinance 2015-25; and
WHEREAS, tourism promotion and activities have grown and evolved beyond the
City’s initial efforts and capabilities; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and City Council desire to formally and officially establish the
Department of Tourism and have said Department be included under Chapter 2 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the existing Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism will now be
known as the Department of Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, it would be appropriate to change the name of such commission to the
North Augusta Department of Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council for the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina, in a 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 and Recreation; Director of Parks and
Recreation, and Parks and Recreation 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 and
Recreation, who shall be appointed by the mayor, upon recommendation of the
city administrator.
Sec. 2-231.
The director of parks and recreation shall be the head of the department
of parks and recreation 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 and recreation shall be to
plan, promote, organize, and supervise a comprehensive municipal recreation
program and activities and administer the same in the interest of the entire
community and shall
(1) 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 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 and Recreation
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 and recreation commission shall consist of five (5) persons
appointed by the mayor and approved by city council. The director of parks
and recreation, 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 and recreation advisory commission will recommend to the
mayor and city council methods of recreation 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.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby
repealed.