It shall be the duty of the Director, upon recommendation of the Commission, to develop and administer a recreation program within the limitations set by the Council. The Director shall have administrative authority over the recreation program. A reasonable fee may be levied by the Director upon the recommendation of the Commission for use of any recreational facility or for participation in any recreational program, and the fee shall be subject to the approval of the Council.
(`73 Code, 12.185, § 1.85)