Vermont § 807 - Recreation governance

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 807 — Recreation governance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 807. Recreation governance

  • (a) The City may establish, maintain, and conduct a system of public recreation including
    playgrounds; may set apart for such use any land or buildings owned or leased by the
    City; may acquire land, buildings, and recreational facilities by gift or purchase,
    may issue bonds therefore as provided by law and equip and conduct the same; may employ
    a Director of Recreation and other employees as necessary; and may expend funds for
    the aforesaid purposes. (b) The City Council may conduct the same through a Department of Recreation. Alternately,
    the Council may delegate the conduct thereof to a Recreation Board created by the
    Council, or to the School Board, or to any other appropriate existing board or commission. (c) If the City Council chooses to appoint a Recreation Board, it shall consist of five
    members appointed by the Council for three-year terms. The Recreation Board shall
    perform such planning functions and duties as may be required by the Council, this
    charter, ordinances, or applicable State laws. (d) The Recreation Board budget shall be an integral part of the City budget and under
    the control of the City or its designee. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)

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