The duties and responsibilities of the parks and recreation commission shall be:
A. Advisory Capacity: Act in an advisory capacity to the city council in policy matters pertaining to park and recreation needs of the city.
B. Consideration And Recommendations: Consider such matters as are referred by the city council or the community services department staff and make the appropriate recommendations as it may be deemed advisable by the commission, keeping in mind that the adoption of policy is the prerogative of the city council.
C. Liaison: Act as liaison between citizens of the city and the community services department for the purpose of presenting problems, suggestions and recommendations.
D. Promotion Of Programs: Assist in promoting public recreation programs and to stimulate public interest therein.
E. Long Range Plan: Prepare, review and revise annually or as may be necessary a comprehensive long range plan for parks and recreation.
F. Obtain Volunteers: Assist in obtaining volunteers for park and recreation programs. Take an active role as a program participant.
G. Encouragement: Encourage individuals and citizens' groups to give funds, property and manpower for the development and operation of park and recreation facilities. (Ord. 2014-11, 4-22-2014)