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Parks, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommends the Commission review and discuss the Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The 2025 Template for Annual Committee and Commission presentations to the Board includes a review of the Committee/Commission governing documents.
Article X, Parks and Recreation Commission, of Chapter 2.20 - County Boards and Commissions of the County Code of Ordinances outlines the criteria for the following: the establishment of the Parks and Recreation Commission, Commissioner appointments, Commissioner terms, Chair and Vice-Chair election, meeting frequency, lapse of membership, and Commissioner duties and responsibilities.
Section 2.20.730 outlines the duties and powers of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Duties and powers are described broadly:
A. Act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors in formulating and reviewing policies effecting public recreation;
B. Consult with staff, including the Parks Manager, on methods of financing park and recreation facilities. Study and make fiscal recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on planning acquisition, development, maintenance, and operation of said facilities including a long-term capital outlay projection;
C. Study and review staffing needs of the Parks and Recreation Division and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors;
D. Review the current sections of the recreation element of the County general plan. Recommend to the Board of Supervisors modifications, updating, and adding new sections to said element as needed or concurrent with other review by the Planning Division;
E. Review and recommend to the Board of Supervisors adoption of master plans and policy on usage operations and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities;
F. Represent the County's parks and recreation plan to public officials and to the general public in order that this plan receive maximum support from public and p...
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