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BY-LAWS OF THE ELK RIVER <br /> PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION <br /> ARTICLE I - NAME AND AUTHORITY <br /> 1. Name <br /> The name of this organization shall be the Elk River Parks and Recreation Commission. <br /> 2. Authority <br /> This commission is established under the authorization of Elk River Code of Ordinances <br /> Chapter 2,Article 5,Division 3 Parks and Recreation Commission. <br /> ARTICLE II - PURPOSE AND FUNCTION <br /> 1. Purpose <br /> The Parks and Recreation Commission is a commission established to review and make <br /> recommendations to the city council on the development and organization of the city parks <br /> and the city recreation programs. The scope of the commission shall consist of advising the <br /> city council regarding matters relevant to the park and recreation functions of the city.The <br /> commission shall participate in the planning for development and acquisition of park land, <br /> including in its definition nature preserves,rain gardens, trails,river corridors and <br /> conservation areas, facilities and recreational programs. <br /> 2. Function <br /> A. The Elk River Parks and Recreation Commission shall hold hearings, solicit public input <br /> and recommend to the city council such plans,programs and policies as it deems <br /> necessary to carry out the purposes of the parks and recreation department. Such powers <br /> shall include,but not be limited to, the study of and recommendation to the city council <br /> on the following: <br /> i. Land acquisition for park and recreation purposes. <br /> ii. Plans for major improvements in city parks. <br /> iii. Rules and requirements for conduct of and in parks and recreation facilities. <br /> iv. Plans and programs relating to the design and programming of city parks and <br /> facilities. <br /> v. Propose amendments in the recreation section of the city growth management <br /> plan. <br /> vi. Development of a comprehensive city parks and recreation plan and make <br /> recommendations on the implementation of this plan. <br /> vii. Assist in the promotion of city parks. <br /> viii. Conduct periodic inspections of city parks and review existing situations and <br /> make recommendations on improvements of city parks and recreation programs. <br /> Page 1of6 <br />