(A) The Board shall have the power to perform all acts necessary to acquire and develop sites and facilities and to conduct such programs as are generally understood to be park and recreation functions. In addition, the Board shall have all the powers and duties listed in I.C. 36-10-3.
(B) The Board shall prepare and submit an annual budget in the same manner as other departments of county government as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts. The Board may accept gifts, donations, and subsidies for park and recreation purposes.
(C) To ensure the coordination of Putnam County's parks and outdoor recreation efforts, the Board may approve an agreement, submitted by any Indiana nonprofit corporation for the purpose of assisting in performing its duties, to maximize county outdoor recreation resources and avoid duplication of work.
(D) To ensure the integration of efforts of the County Parks Board and Putnam Parks and Pathways, one of the three appointing bodies will appoint the Chair of the Putnam Parks and Pathways Board of Directors to the Putnam County Parks Board in perpetuity.
(Ord. 2021-7-20, passed 7-20-2021)