(a) Powers and Duties. The Xenia Recreation and Events Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To study matters of recreation needs of the citizens of the City and make recommendations to City Council in matters pertaining to the supervision, use, maintenance and enhancements to the City's parks and recreation facilities;
(2) To study matters regarding recreation programs and events to enhance the use of the City's parks and recreation facilities and make recommendations to City Council on the same;
(3) To conduct any form of recreation or cultural activity that will employ the leisure time of people in a constructive and wholesome manner;
(4) To study and recommend to the City Council rules and regulations regarding the use of the City's parks and recreation facilities by residents and nonresidents;
(5) To advise the City's Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council whether a subdivider or developer shall dedicate parkland, pay a fee in lieu of dedication or provide a combination thereof, in accordance with the City's Land Development Code; and
(6) Act as a liaison with the Xenia Community Schools and entities providing, or seeking to provide recreation services, events, or activities in the City regarding the administration, development, or conduct of such services, events, or activities.
(b) Additional Powers and Duties. The Xenia Recreation and Events Commission shall also have any other powers or duties assigned to it by City Council, by ordinance, or the laws of the State of Ohio to the extent that those assigned powers or duties do not conflict with the provisions of the City's Charter.
(c) Limitations. All powers and duties of the Xenia Recreation and Events Commission shall be subject to the appropriation authority of the City Council.
(Ord. 2022-21. Adopted 07/28/22)