Article 20

ARTICLE 20.  To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town’s Bylaws, Part 1: Administrative Legislation, Chapter 7, Committees, Commissions and Boards, Article III, Recreation Committee, Section 7-5, Purpose, by deleting the strike through language and by inserting the bold, italicized text as indicated below, or take any other action thereon:

             § 7-5. Purpose.

The Committee's purpose shall be to oversee the recreational needs of the Town, to recommend development of recreational areas as needed and to be responsible for assist with the care, maintenance and operation of such areas. The committee will meet as needed throughout the year to assess the recreational needs. The Department of Public Works Superintendent will work with the Recreation Committee.               

                          Sponsored and supported by the Select Board

                          Recreation Committee recommends adoption of this article

COMMENT:  The Recreation Committee is proposing changes to the bylaw that governs the Committee further clarifying its role.  Under the new proposal, the Recreation Committee would serve as an advisory committee that assists the DPW with the maintenance, assessment, and operations of the town’s recreation assets.