The parks and recreation commission shall have the power and be required to:

    (1)    Act in advisory capacity in all matters pertaining to public recreation.

    (2)    Consider the annual budget of the parks and recreation department and make recommendations with respect thereto to the city manager.

    (3)    Assist in the planning of a recreation program, promote and stimulate public interest therein; and to that end solicit to the fullest extent possible the cooperation of school authorities and other public and private agencies.

(Code 1964, § 2.890)