A. To act in an advisory capacity to the Town Council in matters pertaining to parks and recreation, parks design, open space and trail use (prior to the review comments being submitted to other boards, commissions or the Council). The board’s powers shall be limited to an advisory role with the Parks and Recreation Director and/or the Town Council and shall not provide directions to Town employees regarding the activities of staff, parks operations or recreation programs.

B. As with any board, commission or committee, all requests for use of any Town staff time and resources must be approved by the Town Manager or his or her designee.

C. Give advice to the Town Council and the Parks and Recreation Director for general priorities at budget time for those items (other than administrative functions as determined by the Town Manager and the Department Head) relating to park development and recreation programs. This involves a yearly review and update of the five (5) year plan for park land acquisition and capital improvements as prepared by the Parks and Recreation Director.

D. Give due attention and study to the recreation, open space, trails and park services as they affect the residents of Oro Valley.

E. Make policy recommendations, keeping in mind that the final adoption of the policy is the prerogative of the Council. ((O)13-17, 05/15/2013; (O)11-04, 02/02/2011; (O)95-30, 05/17/1995; (O)95-30, 05/17/1995)