The organization and appointment of members of the parks and recreation board is set forth in and governed by chapter 1 "general provisions," article 1.04 "boards, commissions, and committees", of the city code.
(Ordinance 2018-03-19-01 adopted 3/19/18; Ordinance 2021-02-25-01 adopted 2/18/2021; Ordinance 2022-12-14-04 adopted 12/14/2022)
The board shall select from among its members a chairperson and vice-chairperson and may adopt, subject to the approval of the council, such rules and regulations for the government of its proceedings as it may deem proper.
(Ordinance 031208-6, sec. 1 (96.21), adopted 1/12/04)
(a) 
It shall be the duty of the parks and recreation board to:
(1) 
Recommend policies and procedures for the proper administration of the parks and recreation program of the municipality, subject to the approval of the council;
(2) 
Encourage and facilitate the establishment and maintenance of parks, playgrounds, play fields, centers, swimming pools, and other park and recreational facilities on the properties owned and controlled by the municipality or on private or public properties with the consent of the owners and managers thereof;
(3) 
Encourage the establishment of a supervised recreation program for all ages, on properties owned and controlled by the municipality or on private or public properties with the consent of the owners and managers thereof;
(4) 
Recommend acquisition by the municipality of such land and buildings as are deemed necessary for a parks and recreation program and subject to location approval by the planning and zoning commission;
(5) 
Study and submit recommendations for improvement and expansion of the parks and recreation facilities and programs of the municipality;
(6) 
Cooperate with all agencies, groups, and clubs concerned with recreation in the municipality; and
(7) 
Make such studies concerning parks and recreation as may be requested by the council.
(b) 
The parks and recreation board shall have such additional duties as may be conferred on such board by ordinance.
(Ordinance 031208-6, sec. 1 (96.23), adopted 1/12/04)