The Park and Recreation Board shall have such powers and duties as are now or may hereafter be given to it by law or the City Council, which shall include the following powers and duties.
(A) The Board shall serve as an advisory body in regard to all matters concerning the development, finances, operation and overall policies of recreation programs, forestry services, playgrounds, recreation center, golf course, beach and all other city-owned park and recreation facilities, and make recommendations thereon to the City Council, City Manager and to others as may be appropriate.
(B) The Board shall act as a liaison between the residents and City Council in park and recreation
matters and investigate and make recommendations to the City Council concerning any and all matters related to division (A) above.
(C) (1) The Board shall advise the Director of Parks and Recreation with respect to policy issues in the preparation of the annual operating budget and program plan for consideration by the City Council.
(2) The Board shall work with the Director of Parks and Recreation to implement the annual budget and program plan following adoption by the City Council.
(D) (1) The Board shall have the power to adopt by-laws, rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions hereof or with the law.
(2) Any by-laws, rules and regulations in effect at the time of adoption of this chapter will be deemed to be in effect unless otherwise modified by the City Council.
(Prior Code, § 27-16) (Ord. 96-44, passed 12-19-1996; Ord. 2011-28, passed 11-21-2011)