1. As trustee or trustee and successor in interest to its predecessor in interest for the City of Phoenix, to receive, accept or acquire by grant, gift, bequest or devise, property of every kind, real, personal or mixed, wheresoever situate, in fee, trust or otherwise, subject to any provisions made by the donor of such grant, gift, devise or bequest, or to the terms of any trust instrument by virtue of which the property may have been acquired.

2. To establish operating policies for recreational facilities and services within and without the City as the developing public recreation needs may require.

3. To enter into contracts to grant concessions, licenses and permits for the use of the recreational facilities of the City and to contract with others for the use of recreational facilities needed by the City.

4. To establish schedules of charges for miscellaneous recreational facilities and to advise the City Council on fees to be set by Council on golf courses, tennis centers and swimming pools.

5. To advise the Council concerning recreational needs and recommend acquisition, location, and nature of facilities to meet said needs.

6. To receive and consider the proposed annual budget for parks and recreation purposes during the process of its preparation and make recommendations with respect thereto.

7. To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter.