(A) (1) The Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Commission shall organize and implement a comprehensive county-wide park, playground and recreation program for the benefit of all residents of the County.
(2) The Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Commission shall have the authority to make all rules and regulations as may be necessary for the establishment of the program. It shall prepare and file on or before April 1 of each year a proposed budget for consideration by the cities and county-appointed authorities and an annual report detailing its activities for the appointing authorities.
(3) The records of the Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Commission shall be audited by an independent auditor who shall make a report to the Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Commission and to the supporting authorities no later than October 1 of each year.
(B) The Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Commission shall be responsible for hiring a full-time Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Director for the purposed of administering and managing the day-to-day operations of the Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Commission.
(C) (1) The Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Commission shall be authorized to receive and disburse monies for such purposes as in the discretion of the Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Commission may be necessary or for the benefit of, or for the operation and administration of the recreation program.
(2) The Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Commission may employ such personnel and make such contracts as necessary to effectively carry out the purposes of KRS Chapter 97.
(3) The Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Commission shall also be able to receive private donations.
(Ord. 636, passed 4-2-2002)