RES-2015-024 Resolution Amending Chapter 26 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances

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 Sec. 26-143. - Creation of the department of parks and recreation. There is hereby created a department to be known as the department of parks and recreation, which shall function directly under the county manager. (Ord. of 2-5-1979, art. III, § XIII, eff. 2-5-1979)  Sec. 26-144. - Parks and recreation department; powers and duties. The department of parks and recreation shall have complete supervision of the structures, areas, and all activities conducted on or connected with the parks, playgrounds, water areas, athletic fields, recreation centers, and other recreation facilities which are provided; shall have the power to conduct any wholesome form of recreation or cultural activity on or about these premises; shall have the power to develop and enforce regulations as to use and as to fees and charges for areas, structures or activities of the department. (Ord. of 2-5-1979, art. III, § XIV, eff. 2-5-1979)  Sec. 26-145. - Director of parks and recreation. The position of director of parks and recreation is hereby created. The position is merged with that of director of the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks, and Recreation. The position, together with any future changes thereto, shall be subject to Chapter 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances. (Ord. of 2-5-1979, art. III, § XV, eff. 2-5-1979)  Sec. 26-146. - Powers and responsibilities of the director of parks and recreation. The director of parks and recreation shall have those powers and responsibilities as determined by the Orange County Manager. (Ord. of 2-5-1979, art. III, § XVI, eff. 2-5-1979)  Sec. 26-147. - Reports. The director of parks and recreation shall make such reports as may be deemed necessary by the county. The director shall prepare the department's annual budget, which shall be submitted to the parks and recreation council, for its consideration before it is submitted to the manager. (Ord. of 2-5-1979, art. III, § XVII, eff. 2-5-1979)  Secs. 26-148—26-167. - Reserved.  DIVISION 4. - FINANCE  Sec. 26-168. - Grants, gifts, requests and other contributions. All offers to the county of gifts, grants, leases, loans, bequests or devices of personal and real property for recreation purposes shall be referred to the parks and recreation council for its consideration. The council shall recommend, to the board of commissioners, acceptance or rejection of the offer. The county shall be empowered pursuant to G.S. 160A-353(6) to accept any such gift and hold any property accepted subject to such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the grantor, except that the county may not accept or administer any terms that require it to discriminate among its citizens on the basis of race, sex or religion. (Ord. of 2-5-1979, art. IV, § XVIII, eff. 2-5-1979)