(a) The park and recreation board shall administer, conduct and supervise the department of parks and recreation and shall have the powers and privileges of a corporation, including the right to sue and be sued in its own name.
(b)  The board shall appoint a director to serve at its discretion. When appointed, the director shall be an ex officio member of the board and its secretary and administrative officer. He shall be bonded as required by the board and shall perform such duties as are in this act presented and as are delegated by the board. The director shall be selected upon the basis of executive ability, experience and training in park and recreational matters.
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Terms Used In Idaho Code 67-4222

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
(c)  The board shall authorize the employment of whatever staff it deems necessary for sound and economical administration of the department. The board shall adopt a merit system for all employees of the department. The director shall hire said persons who shall hold their respective positions subject to the rules of the merit system of the department. If a merit system is adopted for state employees, then the employees of the department shall be subject to the rules of such state merit system. The salaries and compensation of all persons employed by the department shall be fixed by the board and as otherwise provided by law.