Sec. 2-342. Powers and duties

The Board shall, pursuant to Section 25-805 of the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, constitute the permanent advisory committee to the Prince George's County Planning Board.

In conjunction therewith, the Board shall submit reports to the County Executive, County Council, and Planning Board periodically and at budget time, evaluating the park system and recreational programs within the County, with recommendations for any needed changes or improvements. The Planning Board staff shall assist the Advisory Board by providing an ongoing summary of park facilities and recreational programs on a county-wide basis and, to the extent possible, maintain a summary of all existing park and recreational programs provided by both private and public, including municipal and County, agencies.

Recognizing the diversity of interests of all age and activity groups in parks and recreation in Prince George's County, the Board shall analyze and report to the County Executive, County Council, and Planning Board the park and recreational needs of the citizens of the County. It shall be the Planning Board's responsibility to develop and maintain a plan for immediate and long-range park and recreational needs.

It is the Advisory Board's responsibility to annually review the proposed budget, formulated through the joint efforts of the Park and Recreation Director and the Prince George's County Planning Board. The Advisory Board shall make a recommendation as to whether, in its opinion, the programs and monetary expenditures are consistent with the park and recreational needs and financial capabilities of the County.

In compliance with budget review policy guidelines, the Board shall forward its recommendations to the County Executive and County Council. At the public hearing on the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission budget, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board shall make a statement of its recommendations to the County Council.

The Board shall perform such other functions and duties as the County Executive shall, by Executive Order, or the County Council shall, by Resolution, provide.