Parks and Recreation Commission (Chapter 01 of Title 18). Country/Territory American Samoa (USA) Document type Legislation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Institution Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract There is established within the executive branch of the government the parks and recreation commission. The commission has the following powers and duties: (1) carry out those duties as may be set out in this title and other laws, and the rules, of the government which specifically delegate power or authority to the commission; (2) develop policies and programs for the administration, management and operation of the parks system and recreational activities; (3) review and make recommendations to the Governor and the Department on specified matters; and (4) perform other assignments as the Governor may make in the furtherance of the overall development of the parks system recreational programs. Full text English Website www.asbar.org