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47 <br /> NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: Parks and Recreation Council <br /> Report Period: 2018 <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 <br /> Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact <br /> information: <br /> Tori Williams Reid, Chair <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 /> Once a month, plus Intergovernmental Parks Work Group meetings (semiannual) <br /> and biennial joint county/town parks and recreation advisory board meetings. <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and <br /> Responsibilities. <br /> The Council serves 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 />