04-01-05: PARK ADMINISTRATION:

   (1)   Appointment Of Park Managers: The director of Canyon County department of parks, cultural and natural resources shall appoint the park manager(s) at their discretion.

   (2)   Enforcement: The director of Canyon County department of parks, cultural and natural resources may designate the park manager(s) and/or employees of the department who may be deputized as deputy sheriffs for the purpose of enforcing state laws and county ordinances within the boundaries of the county parks as well as the enforcement and protection of waterways and recreation areas against damage and for the preservation of peace therein.

   (3)   Delegation Of Authority: The director of Canyon County department of parks, cultural and natural resources may authorize any employee of the department to exercise any power granted to or perform any duty imposed upon the director.

   (4)   Establishment Of Rules And Regulations: The director shall, with the advice of the waterways committee when appropriate, establish rules and regulations for the administration of the park(s) and/or the public safety, subject to approval of the county commissioners by resolution.

(Ord. 16-020, 12-12-2016; amd. Ord. 25-014, 9-30-2025)