serves 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, two at-large members, a School System representative, & a member of the Board of Supervisors
appointees serve 3-year staggered terms ending December 31
meets bi-monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning in January at 6:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building