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DOUGLAS COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION A SSOCIATION R ULES AND G UIDELINES G ARY D UKES , D IRECTOR

12431 Veterans Memorial Parkway Old Douglas County Courthouse D OUGLASVILLE , GA 30134 P HONE : (404) 489-3919 F AX : (678) 293-1021

C HAPTER 1: A UTHORIZATION AND D EFINITIONS

1.1 Authorization The authority to develop programs of recreational activities and services designed to meet the leisure needs of all persons is vested in the Douglas County Department of Parks and Recreation pursuant to Ordinance 12.5-1 (See Appendix A).

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Definitions As used in these Rules and Regulations, the following terms shall have the

meaning ascribed to them: (a)

“Association” shall mean any of the associations organized operating any recreational program in Douglas County for youth or adults. (b) “Department” shall mean the Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department, or department under the jurisdiction of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners and represented in the Parks by any of the Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department staff. (c) “County” shall mean Douglas County, Georgia, governed by and through its duly elected Board of Commissioners. (d) “Park(s)” shall mean all parks, facilities and locations owned and operated under the jurisdiction of the Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department. (e) “Person” shall mean any individual, citizen, group, association, firm, corporation or other legal entity that is authorized to use and enjoy the County’s Parks and any structure or facility located therein.

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