In addition to its duty to make plans for parks and recreation and their facilities and to update and revise these plans as required, the Commission shall have all administrative powers in the adoption of policies, rules and regulations, subject to Council review, pertaining to the use and control of all parks and recreational buildings and facilities, including swimming pools where swimming programs are controlled by the Commission. They shall provide adequate notice of services to the using public. The Commission also has these additional powers and duties:
1. The Commission may cooperate with the school board of Indianola Community School District and Simpson College in connection with the use of their facilities which may be made available for use in the recreation program.
2. The Parks and Recreation Director, in consultation with the Commission, shall prepare an annual budget for its operation, based upon the municipal fiscal year, and submit the same to the City Manager for review, prior to being submitted to the Council. The Commission shall stay informed monthly of the budget balance.
3. The Commission shall have the power and authority to solicit, accept or reject any gifts made to the Commission. All major gifts such as land, building, etc. requiring a transfer of title shall be subject to Council approval.