Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

• served as liaison between the citizens, Board of Supervisors, and Department of Parks & Recreation, and makes recommendations on matters relating to the recreational needs of the citizens
• responsibilities include
  • preparation, adoption and maintenance of a Parks and Recreation master plan
  • holding regular meetings and maintaining adequate meeting records
  • interpreting the services offered to the citizens
  • providing recommendations on a system of supervised recreation for the County
  • assisting the Department in identifying funding sources and securing funds for the County’s park and recreation service and facilities
  • increasing public awareness of the existence and value of park and recreation opportunities in the County
  • reviewing annual Department budget
  • assisting the Department in recruiting voluntary leadership staff to work with provided services
  • carrying out any other assigned duties and/or activities as deemed appropriate by the Department and/or the Board of Supervisors.
  • composed of 1 member from each election district appointed by the Board of Supervisors, a School System representative, & a member of the Board of Supervisors
  • appointees serve 3-year staggered terms ending December 31
  • meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building
• Chartered on May 14, 2012, by adoption of Resolution R-22-12
• Current roster