The governing body of any governmental unit may establish a system of supervised recreation and it may, by resolution or ordinance, vest the power to provide, maintain and conduct playgrounds, recreation centers and other recreational facilities and activities in a board, department or commission as it may determine. Any agency so designated shall have the power to maintain and equip playgrounds, recreation centers and the buildings thereon, and it may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this subarticle employ play leaders, playground directors, supervisors, recreational superintendents, and such other officers and employees as may be deemed proper. However, all appropriations for such purposes shall remain and be vested in the governing body of the governmental unit.
Laws 1977, c. 256, § 33-105, eff. July 1, 1978.