Sec. 13. (a) This subsection applies to counties and towns. The board may appoint a superintendent of parks and recreation. The board may not consider political affiliation in the selection of the superintendent.
(b) This subsection applies to cities. If a superintendent of parks and recreation is appointed, the superintendent shall be appointed under IC 36-4-9-2 without considering political affiliation.
(c) If there is more than one (1) superintendent of any park or recreation department involved at the time the creating ordinance is adopted, the board may appoint only one (1) superintendent for the new department.
(d) The superintendent must:
(1) be qualified by training or experience in the field of parks and recreation; or
(2) have a certification or an advanced degree in the field of parks and recreation.
(e) An incumbent performing park and recreation functions in a supervisory capacity at the time a unit adopts a creating ordinance under this chapter is eligible for appointment as superintendent or as an assistant, but the incumbent must have the required training, experience, or certification.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 19-7-4-27; 19-7-4-29 part; subsection (b) formerly19-7-4-28; subsection (c) formerly 19-7-4-29 part; subsection (d) formerly 19-7-4-30.]
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.110. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.320, SEC.7; P.L.157-1991, SEC.5; P.L.127-2017, SEC.378.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities
Chapter 3. General Park and Recreation Law
36-10-3-1. Application of Chapter
36-10-3-4. Municipal Parks and Recreation Board; Members; Appointing Authorities
36-10-3-4.1. Town Board; Waiver of Requirements
36-10-3-4.2. County Board; Membership
36-10-3-5. Board of Park and Recreation; Initial Appointments; Vacancy
36-10-3-6. Board Member; Removal; Procedure
36-10-3-7. Board of Park and Recreation; Advisory Member
36-10-3-8. Board of Park and Recreation; Regular and Special Meetings; Election of Officers; Quorum
36-10-3-9. Board of Park and Recreation; Compensation
36-10-3-10. Board of Park and Recreation; Duties
36-10-3-11. Board of Park and Recreation; Powers
36-10-3-13. Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Appointment; Qualifications; Incumbents
36-10-3-14. Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Duties
36-10-3-15. Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Appointment; Qualifications; Duties
36-10-3-16. Officers' and Employees' Bonds and Crime Policies
36-10-3-17. Advisory Council and Special Committees; Composition; Selection; Duties; Reports
36-10-3-18. Gifts, Donations, and Subsidies; Approval; Disposition
36-10-3-20. Special Nonreverting Capital Fund; Purposes; Withdrawals
36-10-3-21. Cumulative Building Fund; Establishment; Levy of Tax; Collection of Tax
36-10-3-22. Fees for Particular Activities; Special Funds; Deposits; Withdrawals
36-10-3-24. Bonds; Purpose; Denominations; Interest Exempt From Taxation; Limitations
36-10-3-25. Bonds; Notice; Hearing; Ordinance Approving Issue
36-10-3-26. Bonds; Disposition of Proceeds
36-10-3-27. Levy of Special Tax on Real and Personal Property; Park District Bond Fund
36-10-3-29. Joint Department of Parks and Recreation; Creation; Eligibility; Agreement; Amendments
36-10-3-31. Joint Board of Parks and Recreation; Budget Request; Disposition of Money Appropriated
36-10-3-33. Extension of Service to Unincorporated Area; Request; Petition
36-10-3-40. Issuance of Bonds Payable From County Innkeeper's Tax
36-10-3-41. Approval of Bond Issuance by County Council; Reduction of Innkeeper's Tax Rate
36-10-3-42. Hearing; Appropriation of Proceeds; Sale
36-10-3-43. Certification of Debt Service Schedule; Time for Retirement of Bonds
36-10-3-45. Sections Not to Be Repealed During Period of Outstanding Bonds