2.61.030 Duties and responsibilities.

The Clark County parks advisory board, with access to staff support services, shall advise and make recommendations to the county council, which shall include but not be limited to the following:

(1)    Advise Clark County staff and the county council on the selection of design consultants, new park designs and locations.

(2)    Recommend appropriate policies to be adopted by the county council which establish:

(a)    Criteria for park land acquisition, development and improvement;

(b)    Criteria for the function of approved park developments;

(c)    Rules and regulations governing the use of park facilities.

(3)    Participate in the review of the county budget for the parks division.

(4)    Participate in the screening selection for the administrative official responsible for parks administration.

(5)    Review proposals for changes in the structural organization and/or functions of the parks division.

(6)    Recommend development, adoption, and revision, as necessary, of the Clark County comprehensive parks, recreation and open space plan, policies and standards. The parks plan will be included as an element of the Clark County comprehensive growth management plan.

(7)    Serve as members and representatives of the county on any regional or specialized parks advisory commissions or committees when appointed by and approved by the county council or its designee.

(8)    Guide and support any fund development efforts including grant applications and facility sponsorships.

(9)    Participate in any specialized studies and analyses regarding the standards or systems of providing parks, trails and open space to residents and visitors.

(10)    Attend and testify at public meetings, hearings and other speaking engagements as necessary. (Sec. 2 of Res. 1979-07-103; amended by Sec. 3 of Ord. 2014-06-04; amended by Sec. 2 of Ord. 2018-12-47)