Sec. 5. (a) The legislative body of a township may adopt a resolution creating a department of parks and recreation under this chapter and repealing prior resolutions creating other park and recreation authorities. Except as provided in IC 36-10-7-9, the department consists of:
(1) the park governor;
(2) the superintendent of parks and recreation, if the township has a superintendent appointed under section 11 of this chapter; and
(3) other personnel that the park governor determines.
(b) After a department has been created under this section, all books, papers, documents, and other property of former park and recreation authorities are transferred to and become the property of the department.
As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.7.
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