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2 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN <br /> Board/Commission Name: Parks and Recreation Council <br /> Report Period: January 2024-December 2024 <br /> The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on their <br /> boards and commissions and welcomes input from various boards and commissions <br /> throughout the year. Please complete the following information, limited to the front and <br /> back of this form. Other background materials may be provided as a supplement to, but <br /> not as a substitute for, this form. <br /> Person to address the BOCC and contact information: Natalie Ziemba, Chair <br /> (natalieziemba@yahoo.com) <br /> Primary County Staff Contact Person: David Stancil, DEAPR Director <br /> (dstancil@orangecountync.gov) <br /> How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special <br /> meetings and sub-committee meetings? <br /> Regular meetings are the first Wednesday of each month (except for January and <br /> July), plus a biennial joint town/county advisory board meeting. Members also <br /> participate in semi-annual Intergovernmental Parks Work Group meetings. <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and 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 shall <br /> consult with and advise the Board of Commissioners and staff in matters affecting <br /> recreation policies and programs, advise on the acquisition of parkland and lands <br /> for recreation programs, and advise on long-range planning for recreation and <br /> parks, including the development of plans, studies and reports. <br /> What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? <br /> The Council was the lead advisory board for the Parks and Recreation Element of <br />