Subchapter III. Relationship to Other Agencies.

§ 10–221. Transfer of functions of Community Center and Playgrounds Department; transfer of unexpended funds.

All the functions of the Community Center and Playgrounds Department now under the joint control of the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the Board of Education are hereby transferred to and shall, after the effective date of this chapter, be vested in the said Recreation Board. The transfer of all such functions shall include transfer of the unexpended balance of the appropriation of the Community Center and Playgrounds Department, any unexpended balance in trust funds, and the salary of the coordinator now carried in the appropriation of the National Capital Parks.

(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 264, ch. 265, art. III, § 1.)

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 8-221.

1973 Ed., § 8-214.

References in Text

The words “effective date of this chapter”, appearing near the end of the first sentence of this section, mean 30 days from the date of its approval.

Editor's Notes

Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.

Change in Government

This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of the Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.

§ 10–222. Control of lands, buildings, and other facilities.

The control of all land, buildings, and other facilities used by the Board shall be in accordance with agreements reached between the Board and the governmental agencies having jurisdiction over such properties.

§ 10–223. Powers of Board of Education, Mayor of District of Columbia, or National Park Service unabridged.

No power or authority conferred by this chapter shall be construed to abridge the powers of the Board of Education, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, or the National Park Service to refuse the use of any ground, building, or facility under their individual or collective control whenever the use of any such ground, building, or facility for recreational purposes would interfere with the use or purpose for which such ground, building, or facility was acquired or created, and nothing herein expressed or implied shall be construed to abrogate any powers vested in the Board of Education by the Organic Act of 1906 insofar as the control of public education and all necessary facilities and personnel is concerned.

(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 264, ch. 265, art. III, § 3.)

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 8-223.

1973 Ed., § 8-216.

Section References

This section is referenced in § 38-401.

Cross References

Use of buildings and grounds, authority, see § 38-401.

Change in Government

This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.

§ 10–224. Agreements for maintenance and improvement of playgrounds, etc.; transfer of funds, etc.

The maintenance and improvement of all playgrounds and recreation areas and facilities now under the control of the Board of Education, or of the Mayor of the District of Columbia, or of the National Park Service, or which may hereafter be acquired by any of said agencies for said purpose, may be provided for by agreement between the Board and the Board of Education, the Council of the District of Columbia, and the National Park Service, respectively. The Board is hereby authorized to transfer to the said agencies such funds, equipment, and personnel as may be necessary to carry said agreements into effect.

(Apr. 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 264, ch. 265, art. III, § 4.)

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 8-224.

1973 Ed., § 8-217.

Section References

This section is referenced in § 10-214 and § 38-401.

Editor's Notes

Recreation Board abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 10-201.

Change in Government

This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.

§ 10–225. Services on reimbursable basis.

The Board is authorized to arrange with other governmental agencies for services on a reimbursable basis.

§ 10–226. Transfer of equipment, etc., of Community Center and Playgrounds Department.

All equipment, machinery, supplies, and materials of the Community Center and Playgrounds Department shall, on the effective date of this chapter, be transferred to the Board.