Recreation Committee
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Committee Purpose
To foster and develop recreation opportunities to enhance individual wellbeing, community wellbeing, and the wellbeing of our built and natural environments.The recreation committee is to organize and fund, from the budget allocated to it by the Township of McGarry, recreational activities for the residents of the Township of McGarry.
Responsibilities of the Recreation Committee
The overall responsibilities of the Recreation Committee is to review practices and policies identified by staff and Council and make recommendations to improve the delivery of services to the public. Encouraging and assisting, where necessary, programs of recreation to meet the needs and interests of the community.
This may include:
- Providing recommendations to Council related to recreation, trails, green space, and active transportation.
- Providing input on recreation related policies and procedures.
- To act as an arbitrator for unresolved disputes on recreation related matters such as facility schedules, fees and charges, and community problems related to the use of parks and facilities.
- To actively engage the community through the development of partnerships with community organizations, schools, and business.
- To act as an advocate for recreation organizations within the McGarry Township.
- To provide input on park, trail, and recreation related projects when requested.
- To advocate for the addition and preservation of greenspace.
- To promote available programs, services, events and facilities to the residents of McGarry.
- To act as ambassadors of the Committee at various events and festivals.
- To implement events to promote pride through community action.
- To provide volunteer assistance on special projects.
Recreation Committee Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month.
| Chair |
| Councillor Louanne Caza |
| Co-Chair |
| Councillor Annie Keft |
| Members |
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