RECREATION COMMITTEE

Responsibilities 

·       Generally act as an advisory committee to the Council on issues that affect all recreation facilities, parks, playing fields, playgrounds, programs and community centre (including policy and fee schedules) 

·       Provide input to the Council related to budget preparation including both operational and capital projects 

·       Review existing practices and policies of the department and make recommendations to improve the delivery of services to the public 

·       Bring forward and discuss concerns raised by taxpayers, users or staff that may affect the operation of the department 

·       To encourage and assist, where necessary, programs of recreation to meet the needs and interests of the community 

Membership 

·       The Committee shall be composed of 2 Councillors and 5 members of the public 

·       One of the Councillors shall be appointed as the Committee Chair and the other as Vice-Chair 

·       Secretary shall be appointed by Council 

Meeting Schedule 

·       Meetings are to be held on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. or called by the Chair as required.  Meetings are held in  Council Chambers at the Municipal Complex, 7404 Wellington Road #34.

Reporting

·       Written activity reports for Booking, Facilities & Grounds shall be provided at each committee meeting 

·       Staff attendance may be required at committee meetings 

·       The Chair is responsible for regular reporting to Council regarding the operation of the department 

·       Council shall receive minutes of all committee meetings 

Compensation 

·       Compensation to be determined by Council.