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99 <br /> NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: Parks and Recreation Council <br /> Report Period: 2015 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT/WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on <br /> their boards and commissions and welcomes input from various advisory boards <br /> and commissions throughout the year. Please complete the following <br /> information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background <br /> materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this <br /> form. <br /> Board/Commission Name: Parks and Recreation Council (PRC) <br /> Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact <br /> information: Neal Bench (nj397bench(a gmail.com) <br /> Primary County Staff Contact: David Stancil, DEAPR Director <br /> How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any <br /> special meetings and sub-committee meetings? Once a month, plus quarterly <br /> Intergovernmental Parks Work Group meetings; and biennial joint <br /> county/town parks and recreation advisory board meetings (next coming in <br /> February 2016). <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. <br /> The Council serves as the advisory board for provision of parks facilities <br /> and recreation programs. It shall suggest policies, within its powers and <br /> responsibilities as stated in Article 26 of the Code of Ordinances. The <br /> Council shall consult with and advise the Board of Commissioners and <br /> staff in matters affecting recreation policies and programs, advise on the <br /> acquisition of parkland and lands for recreation programs, and advise on <br /> long-range planning for recreation and parks, including the development of <br /> plans, studies and reports. <br /> What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? <br /> The Council reviewed progress toward the Parks and Recreation Master <br /> Plan 2030 (adopted November 2014), and also advised staff on a variety of <br />