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21 PARKS AND RECREATION COUNCILPOLICIES AND PROCEDURES SECTION I:SCOPE A.Purpose 1. To establish a policy and procedures whereby the Orange County Board of Commissioners will establish the specific policies and procedures governing the Parks and Recreation Council. 2. The Orange County Board of Commissioners may appoint an advisory board whose duty is to serve in an advisory capacity to1) consult with and advise the Board of Commissioners and staff in matters affecting recreation and parks policies; 2) recommend recreation programs,advise on parkland acquisition needs and/or the donation or personal or real property, and provide recommendations on the construction, operation and maintenance of parks and recreation centers; and 3) conduct studiesand prepare reports as needed on the provision of parks and recreation programs in the county. B.Authority 1. North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards of county commissioners the authority to establish advisory boards. 2. Chapter 26of the Orange County Code of Ordinances. 3. The Orange County Advisory Board Policy serves as the underlying policy document to which the Parks and Recreation Council, in addition to this policy and procedure document, is subject. The Orange County Advisory Board Policy is attached hereto as “Exhibit A”. 4. In the event that there is a conflict between Chapter 26of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, the Orange County Advisory Board Policy,and this Policies and Procedures document, this Policies priority shall be as follows; Chapter 26of theOrange County Code of Ordinances, this Policies and Procedures document, the Orange County Advisory Board Policy. C.Charge 1. The charge of the Parks and Recreation Council is as follows: The Council shall serve as the advisory board for provision of parks facilities and recreation programs. It shall suggest policies, within its powers and responsibilities as stated in Article 26 of the Code of Ordinances.The Council shall consult with and advise the Board of Commissioners and staffin matters affecting recreation policies and programs, advise on the acquisition of parkland and lands for recreation programs, and advise on long-range planning for recreation and parks, including the development of plans, studies and reports. SECTION II:GOALS AND OBJECTIVES A.Goals 1. The Parks and Recreation Councilshall work to: i.Establish and ensure the existence of a system of supervised recreation programs for the county; ii.Advise on the provision of parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, water recreational areas or other recreation structures and areas;