The Park and Recreation Board was chartered by the City Council under Municipal Code Section 26.30 to serve as an advisory board on matters relating to the acquisition, development, maintenance and operation of parks, beaches and recreation properties and facilities.

Regional Park Oversight Committee

• Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to parks, recreation, beaches, creeks, plazas, parkways, and street trees.
• Consider the annual budget for parks, recreation, beaches, creeks, plazas, parkways, and street tree purposes during the process of its preparation and make recommendations with respect thereto to the City Council and the City Administrator.
• Assist in the planning of parks, recreation, beaches, creeks, plazas, and street trees for the inhabitants of the City, promote and stimulate public interest therein, and to that end solicit to the fullest extent possible the cooperation of school authorities and other public and private agencies interested therein.
• Perform such other duties not inconsistent with this Charter as may be prescribed by ordinance.

Membership

The Board consists of eleven members who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

Length of Term

The members serve two year terms, for a maximum of eight years.

Bylaws

• Park and Recreation Board Bylaws
• Regional Park Oversight Committee

Financial Disclosure Statement

Members must file a Statement of Economic Interests upon appointment, annually and when leaving the advisory group.

Compensation

None

Staff

The Park and Recreation Director serves as Secretary to the Board.

Meeting Schedule

The Board meets the third Thursday of the month, 2:00 p.m. in the Council Committee Room of the City Administration Building located at 202 C Street or as NOTICED.

Contact Information

Questions about The Park and Recreation Board can be directed to Board Staff at 619-236-6643, Email: [email protected]