Recreation grants programs - Function
N.D. Cent. Code § 55-08-03.1
in effect55-08-03.1. Recreation grants programs - Function
The director may:
1. Apply for and receive federal grants-in-aid for recreation purposes. The director of the
parks and recreation department may approve their allocation to political subdivisions
of the state only after the director has determined that sufficient funds, including those
funds necessary for adequate maintenance, are and will be available from the political
subdivisions for meeting the state's share of project costs. If for any reason it is
necessary for any department or agency of the state to expend state funds in order to
fulfill any obligation of a political subdivision which it has agreed to perform in the
construction or maintenance of such projects, the state has a claim against the
subdivision for the money expended. All funds allocated to the state for recreation
purposes must be distributed to the departments, agencies, or political subdivisions
entitled to the funds.
2. Keep financial and other records relating to the programs and furnish to appropriate
officials and agencies of the United States and the state such reports and information
as may be reasonably necessary to enable those officials and agencies to perform
their duties under the programs.
3. Undertake the development of broad recreation policies for the state as a whole and a
long-range plan for their implementation.
4. Initiate a continuing appraisal of the total state recreation resources, potentials, and
needs and the adequacy of current efforts to meet the demands.
5. Provide for the coordination and appraisal of related programs administered by all
levels of government and by private enterprise.
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