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(6) Development of a comprehensive city park and recreation plan and making recommendations on the implementation of this plan. (7) Assisting in the promotion of city parks. (8) Conducting periodic inspections of city parks and reviewing existing situations and making recommendations on improvements of city parks and recreation programs. (9) Discouraging the vandalism of city parks. (10) Working with a variety of organizations in ensuring the offering of an appropriate array of recreation opportunities for the youth and adults of the city. (11) Work with the city street/park superintendent to ensure the proper maintenance and development of city parks and park facilities. (12) Work with the city administrative staff in ensuring that appropriate park properties are obtained by the city during the city development platting process. (13) Any other plans and programs as may be assigned by the city council from time to time. (b) The commission shall not be considered a park board under state law and shall have no powers to acquire or lease land, employ personnel, or enter into contracts or leases, or any similar powers authorized for a park board by state law. (Code 1982, § 216.12) Sec. 2-235. - Meetings and rules of procedure. The park and recreation commission shall meet regularly each month. Special meetings may be held at any time upon the call of the chair. Notice of the time and place of a special meeting shall be communicated to the members and publicly noticed at least three days prior to the meeting except in the event of emergency. All commission meetings shall be open to the public except as provided in this division. The commission shall be governed and operate pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised (ninth edition). (Code 1982, § 216.14) Sec. 2-236. - Reports and recommendations. The park and recreation commission's reports, conclusions and recommendations shall be made to the city council as may be requested. Its reports, conclusions and recommendations are purely advisory, and the final determination and responsibility shall be with the city council. The commission shall be aided and assisted in every possible way by the city administrator. (Code 1982, § 216.16) Secs. 2-237-2-250. - Reserved.