ORIGIN & FUNCTIONS

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION

The Department of Parks and Recreation is headed by the Director of Parks and Recreation. The Director is responsible for the organization and conduct of recreation programs and the operation of parks, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities. The Director encourages the development of cooperative programs and joint use of facilities with the County Board of Education (Code 1957, Art. 25, secs. 222-230; County Charter, sec. 409; County Code, secs. 185-1 through 185-22)

PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

The Board consists of seven members appointed by the County Executive with County Council consent. The County Executive names the chair (Code 1957, Art. 25, sec. 226; County Charter, sec. 410; County Code, secs. 9-143 through 9-145).

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