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(a) The Board may appoint a superintendent of the Parks and Recreation Department. The Board may not consider political affiliation in the selection of the superintendent.

(b) The superintendent must be qualified by training or experience in the field of parks and recreation or have a certification or an advanced degree in the field of parks and recreation.

(c) Under the direction of the Board, the superintendent shall:

(1) Propose annually a plan for the operation of the Department;

(2) Administer the plan as approved by the Board;

(3) Supervise the general administration of the Department;

(4) Keep the records of the Department and preserve all papers and documents of the Department;

(5) Recommend persons for appointment as assistants if the Board determines there is a need;

(6) Appoint the employees of the Department, subject to the approval of the Board, according to the standards and qualifications fixed by the Board and without regard to political affiliation;

(7) Prepare and present to the Board an annual report;

(8) Perform other duties that the Board directs; and

(9) All other duties set forth in I.C. 36-10-3-14, as amended from time to time.

(d) If the Board determines that the size of the Department's operation requires assistants for the superintendent, the Board may appoint, upon the recommendation of the superintendent, one (1) or more assistants. The Board shall determine their qualifications on a basis similar to that prescribed for the superintendent.

(e) Assistants are directly responsible to the superintendent and shall perform the duties specified by the superintendent.

(Ord. No. 1764, § 2, 4-18-22; Ord. No. 1789, § 1, 1-25-23. Formerly 15-4)