The jurisdiction of the Board shall consist of all parks, pleasure grounds owned by the City and set apart for leisure time or recreation, within or outside the City. The Board shall have and exercise, without request, the powers and duties set out herein, but the Council shall have final authority of said powers and duties. They are:
1. To recommend development and extension of playgrounds to the Council, and accomplish the same as municipal budget allocations permit.
2. To monitor all facilities, appurtenances, fixtures, and equipment owned by or under control of the City used for parks or recreation purposes.
3. To aid, review and recommend charges for the use of parks when applicable.
4. To seek citizens' input with and serve as a liaison between the residents of the City and the Council and to promote City parks and recreational programs.
5. To recommend to the Council a long-term capital improvement program for parks including the acquisition or leasing of park sites.
6. To recommend rules and regulations concerning the use of parks.