Section 35-B:3 Officials and Powers. - New Hampshire Statutes

The power conferred by RSA 35-B:1 may be exercised by a recreation or park commission or any other board or commission as authorized by the governing body of the political subdivision and charged with the responsibility of providing leisure-time services within the political subdivisions' jurisdiction. These powers may be divided as directed by the governing body. The commission shall have powers as are necessary to carry out the purpose for which it is created. These powers may include but not be restricted to the power:
   I. To acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property; provided, however, the disposal of any real property shall have prior approval of the appropriate legislative body.
   II. To make contracts;
   III. To grant concessions;
   IV. To make charges for the use of facilities or for participation;
   V. To make and enforce rules and regulations governing the use of property, facilities or equipment and the conduct of persons thereon;
   VI. To contract with any municipal corporation, governmental or private agencies for the conduct of park and recreation programs;
   VII. To operate jointly with other governmental units any facilities or property including participation in the acquisition; and
   VIII. To hold trust or manage public property useful to the accomplishment of its objectives.

Source. 1979, 185:1, eff. Aug. 5, 1979. 1997, 53:1, 2, eff. July 18, 1997.