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1 <br /> 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 <br /> Commission. <br /> 2. Authority <br /> This commission is established under the authorization of Elk River Code of <br /> Ordinances 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 <br /> make recommendations to the city council on the development and organization <br /> of the city parks and the city recreation programs. The scope of the commission <br /> shall consist of advising the city council regarding matters relevant to the park <br /> and recreation functions of the city.The commission shall participate in the <br /> planning for development and acquisition of park land, including in its definition <br /> nature preserves, rain gardens, trails, river corridors and conservation areas, <br /> facilities and recreational programs. <br /> 2. Function <br /> A. The Elk River Parks and Recreation Commission shall hold hearings, solicit <br /> public input and recommend to the city council such plans, programs and <br /> policies as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of the parks and <br /> recreation department. Such powers shall include, but not be limited to, the <br /> study of and recommendation to the city council 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 <br /> facilities. <br /> iv. Plans and programs relating to the design and programming of city <br /> parks and facilities. <br /> Page 1 of 7 <br />