Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation serves as an advisory committee to the Mayor and City Council and the Director of Public Works pertaining to parks and recreation, and cooperates with other governmental agencies, civic groups and all citizens of the City in the advancement of sound parks and recreation planning and programming. The Board shall hold an organizational meeting in October of each year and shall elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman from among its members before proceeding to any other matters of business. The officers shall serve for a term of one (1) year. 

Duties / Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Parks and Recreation Board shall be as follows:

• Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the Director of Parks and Recreation pertaining to parks and recreation, and cooperate with other governmental agencies, civic groups, and all citizens of the City in the advancement of sound parks and recreation planning and programming;
• Recommend policies related to parks and recreation for approval by the City Council;
• Recommend the adoption of standards for parks, playgrounds, and trails and their financial support;
• Make or cause to be made an annual review of existing recreation services and a survey of services, including existing services provided and services needed. The Board shall interpret the findings of such review and survey to discern the needs of the public and shall relate that interpretation to the City Council and to the Director of Parks and Recreation, along with recommendations on planning and implementation;
• Aid in coordinating trail connections with the programs of other governmental agencies and interested groups;
• Review the effectiveness of the parks and recreation program with the Director of Parks and Recreation and the City Manager; and
• Serve as an advocate for parks and recreation services to the public.

To accomplish its responsibilities, the Board may establish sub-committees to assist with the performance of the Board’s duties, including but not limited to, the areas of finance/fundraising, cleanup, and/or recreation coordination.

A Board member shall serve as Chair of each sub-committee, and each sub-committee may have an unspecified number of community volunteers chosen by the Board to serve as working sub-committee members.
 

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