Sec. 11. (a) The park governor may appoint a superintendent of parks and recreation. The park governor may not consider political affiliation in the selection of the superintendent.
(b) 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.
(c) An incumbent township employee performing park and recreation functions in a supervisory capacity at the time a township adopts a creating resolution under this chapter is eligible for appointment as superintendent or as an assistant, but the employee must have the required training, experience, or certification.
As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.14.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities
Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law
36-10-7.5-1. Application of Chapter
36-10-7.5-1.5. "Park and Recreation Board" Defined
36-10-7.5-2. "Department" Defined
36-10-7.5-3. "District" Defined
36-10-7.5-3.5. "Park Governor" Defined
36-10-7.5-4. "Superintendent" Defined
36-10-7.5-5.5. Township Park and Recreation Board
36-10-7.5-6. Park Governor; Powers and Duties
36-10-7.5-7. Park Governor; Authorized Actions
36-10-7.5-8. Lease of Buildings and Grounds
36-10-7.5-9. Sale of Surplus Property; Appraisal
36-10-7.5-10. Conference Attendance
36-10-7.5-11. Superintendent; Appointment; Qualifications
36-10-7.5-12. Powers and Duties of Superintendent
36-10-7.5-13. Assistants to Superintendent
36-10-7.5-14. Officers' and Employees' Bonds and Crime Policies
36-10-7.5-15. Advisory Council or Special Committee; Membership; Responsibilities
36-10-7.5-16. Gifts, Grants, and Transfers
36-10-7.5-17. Special Benefit Taxes; Provision of Operating Revenues
36-10-7.5-18. Special Nonreverting Capital Fund
36-10-7.5-19. Township Park and Recreation Cumulative Building Fund
36-10-7.5-20. Fees; Management and Deposit of Collections
36-10-7.5-21. Land Acquisition or Appropriation and Improvements
36-10-7.5-22. District Bonds for Land Acquisition or Improvements
36-10-7.5-23. Bond Issue; Notice and Hearing
36-10-7.5-24. Funds From Bond Proceeds; Use; Surplus
36-10-7.5-25. Tax Levy; District Bond Fund
36-10-7.5-26. Contracts or Leases With Not-for-Profit Corporations