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ak\ 10 m,E 250 R E S O L U T I O N ® WHEREAS, by virtue of Article 18 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the lack of adequate recreation programs and facilities has been declared a matter of public policy to be a menace to the morals, happiness and welfare of the people in this State; and WHEREAS, in its considered judgment, the Board of Commissioners for the County of Lee believes that an adequate recreation program is necessary and in the best interest of the citizens of Lee County. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Lee: SECTION 1. The there is hereby: created .a commission to be known as the Parks & Recreation Commission of LEE COUNTY. SECTION 2. The Parks & Recreation Commission shall be appointed by the.Board of Commissioners for Lee County and shall consist of nine (9) members. The original appointments shall be for terms as follows: three members for terms expiring June 30, 1982; three members for terms expiring June 30,. 1983; three members for terms expiring June 30, 1984. Appointments shall be made on or before the first day of July of the year in which the term of appointment expires, and shall be effective as of that date, and the terms of office shall be three years each. All appointments shall be for the term stated or until their successors are appointed and qualify for office. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made by the Board of Commissioners for the remainder of the term of office. SECTION 3. The Parks & Recreation Commission shall appoint from its membership a chairman and such other officers as it may deem necessary for the orderly procedure of its business and may adopt by-laws, rules, regulations and policies governing its procedure not inconsistent with the provisions of the State laws. The Parks & Recreation Commission shall, from time to time, make rules and regulations governing the operation and conduct of the recreation facilities operated by the Parks & Recreation Commission. The Parks & Recreation Commission shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as it may designate. SECTION 4. The Parks & Recreation Commission shall supervise recreation programs at facilities owned or controlled by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Lee or leased or loaned to the Parks & Recreation Commission by the owners therof. The Parks & Recreation Commission shall have complete supervision of the programs provided and conducted on or in connection with the parks, playgrounds, athletic fields and recreation centers provided, and shall have the power to conduct any form of recreation or cultural activity. SECTION 5. The Parks & Recreation Commission may accept any grant, gift, bequest or donation of any personal property offered or made for recreation purposes and, with the approval of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Lee, may accept any grant, gift, or devise of real estate. Any gift, bequest of 'money or other personal property, grant or devise of real estate shall be held, used and finally disposed of in accordance with the terms or conditions under which such grant, gift or devise is made and accepted. The Parks & Recreation Com- mission shall have no authority to enter into any contract or incur any obligation