Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
3 <br /> NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: Parks & Recreation Council <br /> Report Period: 2012 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT/WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> The Board of Commissioners welcomes input from various advisory boards and <br /> commissions in preparation for its annual planning retreat. Please complete the <br /> following information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other <br /> background materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a <br /> substitute for, this form. <br /> Board/Commission Name: Parks and Recreation Council <br /> Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact <br /> information: N/A <br /> Primary County Staff Contact: David Stancil, DEAPR Director <br /> How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including <br /> any special meetings and sub-committee meetings? <br /> One, plus quarterly Intergovernmental Parks Work Group (chair) and special <br /> meetings related to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and <br /> Responsibilities. <br /> The Council shall serve as the advisory board for provision of parks facilities and <br /> recreation programs. It shall suggest policies, within its powers and <br /> responsibilities as stated in Article 26 of the Code of Ordinances. The Council <br /> shall consult with and advise the Board of Commissioners and staff in matters <br /> affecting recreation policies and programs, advise on the acquisition of parkland <br /> and lands for recreation programs, and advise on long-range planning for <br /> recreation and parks, including the development of plans, studies and reports <br /> What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? <br /> • Members have assisted and advised in the master plans for Little River <br />