§ 24-212. Warden.

(a)

Generally. The Graham-Mebane Lake warden shall be the official custodian of such reservoir and the cities surrounding property.

(b)

Enforcement of rules; collection of fees. It shall be the duty of the warden to enforce all rules and regulations provided for in this article and such further rules and regulations as may be adopted by the city councils. The warden shall collect and properly account for all fees to be collected.

(c)

Violation of rules. The warden shall deny admission to the Graham-Mebane Lake to any persons known by him to have willfully violated the rules and regulations prescribed under this section. Persons showing evidence of intoxication or having alcoholic beverages in their possession shall not be permitted to enter city property or go upon the lake. Persons discovered on the lake in an impaired condition shall have their permits taken up, and the warden shall have the power and authority to remove such persons from the lake. Persons who are consistently careless in the operation of boats or in their behavior on the lake so as to constitute a menace to themselves or others shall be denied admission to the lake. The warden shall have the authority to issue city citations to any person violating any of such regulations or failing to comply with such rules and regulations.

(d)

Posting regulations. The warden shall post copies of the rules and regulations in the warden's offices and other conspicuous places about the Graham-Mebane Lake premises and shall direct each person to read them before using the lake.

(e)

Reports. The warden shall from time to time, as required by the city manager, render full and complete reports of the transactions at the Graham-Mebane Lake.

(Code 1952, ch. E, art. VII, § 5.02)