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Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
- 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/or strategic 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 5:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent
Meeting Date | Agenda | Approved Minutes |
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January 11, 2023 | January 2023 Agenda (PDF) | Approved Minutes 1-11-23 (PDF) |
March 8, 2023 | March 2023 Agenda (PDF) | Approved Minutes 3-8-23 (PDF) |
May 10, 2023 | Cancelled | |
July 12, 2023 | July 2023 Agenda (PDF) | |
September 13, 2023 | ||
November 8, 2023 |
- Chartered on May 14, 2012, by adoption of Resolution R-22-12 (PDF). Charter was renewed on December 14, 2015 by Resolution R-39-15 (PDF) and amended on January 25, 2017 by Resolution R-07-17 (PDF). Charter was renewed and effective upon passage on January 13, 2020 by Resolution R-07-20 (PDF).
- Current roster (PDF)