1.1 – Source of Authority 
Standard: The source of agency authority or legal basis of operation and the extent of powers shall be identified in a legal document such as the state statute, local charter, city ordinance, or park district code.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide legal citation and, if appropriate, date of resolution by local governing entity or legal authority (i.e., enabling act, support documentation, ordinance; if permissive state authority, provide charter).
COMMENT: Question: does the County or the Park Board have Authority? If the County, include documentation/information demonstrating this.
RESPONSE: The County/Commissioner is the Authority. The Parks Board is solely an advisory board that is appointed by the County Executive.
PART I – Chapter 134, Sec. 143.01 of the County Charter the legal creation and standing of the Parks department. (found on page 1 of 4 EOC 1R)
Sec. 134.41. Powers and duties of the commissioner, outlines the authority and scope of responsibilities of the Commissioner. (found on page 2 of 4 EOC 1R)
Narrative:
The Charter of Westchester County, New York, Chapter 134, provides for department establishment and legal operation and extent of powers for the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation (PRC), as well as for a separate Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board.
Note: The agency will be referred to as PRC throughout Standard 1.
Agency Evidence of Compliance:
– EOC 1 Charter of Westchester County, New York: Chapter 134, Sec. 134.01,
Department established; Commissioner and Board of Parks, Recreation and Conservation