(1) Elect its officers, including a chairman, vice chairman and secretary, and such other officers as it may determine it requires.

(2) Hold public meetings as deemed necessary and keep written records.

(3) Advise and assist the Director of Parks and Recreation and the County in the promulgation of reasonable rules and regulations deemed necessary for operation of County parks and other recreational facilities and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners adoption of any rules and regulations requiring enforcement by legal process.

(4) Advise and assist the Director of Parks and Recreation and the County in developing and recommending policies and procedures for department operations.

(5) Advise and assist the Director of Parks and Recreation and the County in developing park and recreation goals and objectives and short and long-range comprehensive plans.

(6) Assist the Director of Parks and Recreation and the County in their relations with other County-wide organizations and individuals concerning promotion of County park and recreation facilities and services.

(7) When a new Director of Parks and Recreation is hired, have a Board member involved in the selection process who shall participate in the review of applications and the interviews of the candidates including but not limited to participation in the review of applicants, interviews of candidates, and the recommendation to the County.