§ 2-4-201. Functions.

(a)

The functions of the commission shall be as follows:

(1)

to serve in an advisory capacity to the city council and the citizens of Alexandria on all substantial matters related to parkland, recreation, culture, youth leisure-time activities and the city operating and capital improvement budgets; and

(2)

to serve in an advisory capacity to the department of recreation, parks and cultural activities, the city manager, the city council and other members of the city staff, as appropriate, regarding matters of recreation , land needs therefor, and cultural programs, activities and facilities in the semi-public and private as well as public sector of the city.

(b)

The commission force shall hold at least four regular meetings each year, and as many special meetings as the commission may deem advisable.

(c)

The commission is empowered to adopt rules and regulations in regard to procedure so long as the same are not inconsistent with the city code, including, but not limited to, the establishment of committees through which it may carry on its functions and purpose.

(d)

A commission chair, vice-chair and secretary shall be elected annually by the commission members at the organizational meeting designated by the Commission.

(e)

The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities and such other departments of the city as the city manager may direct shall provide administrative and logistical support to the commission and its chair.

(Ord. No. 4647, 1/23/10, Sec. 1)

(Ord. No. 4647, 1/23/10, Sec. 1)