The Park and Recreation Board shall act as an advisory board to the Mayor and City Council and shall possess the following duties:
1. Advise the Council on the location, design, development and operation of parks and recreation facilities.
2. Create subcommittees to study specific problems in the areas of recreation, parks and open space.
3. Advise the City on future park and recreation needs for inclusion in land use and capital improvements programs through input to the Mayor.
4. Conduct public forums, assist neighborhoods and advise consultants and the City on the development of neighborhood, community and regional parks for Council approval.
5. Recommend to the Council any rules and regulations necessary for the regulation of parks and open spaces.
6. Manage, oversee, create or eliminate recreation programs at the recommendation of the Park and Recreation staff.
7. Recommend to the Council annual capital improvements concerning parks and recreation.
8. Undertake any special studies or projects as requested by the Mayor and City Council.