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The Recreation and Playgrounds Commission replaced the earlier Playgrounds Commission and assumed responsibility for the former’s property, debts, and obligations. Eleven members made up the commission: the mayor; two members of the Local Council of Women; one member of the Trades and Labour Council; four aldermen and three residents of the city, appointed by council. The commission met on a monthly basis, made annual reports to council, and had a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary. The commission acquired and managed property, facilities and equipment for recreational purposes, studies children's recrational needs, in order to promote healthful recreation among the residents of the city In 1972 the Recreation and Playgrounds Commission was replaced by the Recreation Committee. SourcesThe Statutes of Nova Scotia , 1952, c. 89, s. 18-19, 382-383. City Solicitor, Halifax (N.S.), "The City Council, its Committees, Boards and Commissions, and the Civic Administration of the City of Halifax for the year 1964," 17 February 1964, HRM Archives, Dartmouth, NS, 36-39.