What are the powers of the recreation commission?
Rules and regulations of the commission shall have the power to do the following: (a) Create rules and regulations for operations (b) Operate the system on any property under the control of the commission and on any other property with consent of the owner (c) Accept any gift or donation (d) Accept and use funds from any state or federal source (e) Purchase insurance (f) Sue and be sued (g) Execute contracts (h) Enter into leases for personal or real property for a term not to exceed 10 years. Any lease is subject to approval by the governing body of the taxing entity (i) Employee Superintendent of Recreation or other employees as may be necessary (j) Create an Employee Benefit Fund to place employee’s benefits other than salaries, wages, and other direct payments. Employee Benefits shall include only the following: Social Security Workman’s Compensation Unemployment Compensation Health Insurance Retirement Benefits (k) Acquire personal property by purchase, request, gift or other dona
