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Park & Recreation Commission

Commission Origin:

Albany Municipal Code, Section 2-17 (Ordinances #58-042 and #75-04)

Commission Purpose:

The Park & Recreation Commission advises the City Council on all matters of public recreation, public park facilities and public landscaping (including street trees and parkways) in the City;

Formulate (review) the Master Plan for recreation;

Make recommendations to the City Council regarding the acquisition and maintenance of parks, playgrounds and recreation centers; and,

Promote recreation and encourage public agencies and private parties to develop recreational facilities and programs that benefit the citizens of Albany.

Commission Composition: 7 Members

    Members/Term:

    5 Council Appointees, one by each Council Member, whose term runs until the next Municipal election (two years),

    2 Board of Education Appointees - Two-year staggered terms

    Annually, the Commission members select one member to serve as Chairperson and one to serve as Vice-Chair, as well as any other officers as the Commission may deem necessary.

    Roster:

      Kim Linden
      Richard Trout
      Joseph Como
      Nick Pilch
      Geoff Piller
      Christine Mullarkey
      Carl Wilmsen

      roster updated 2/14/07

    Meetings:

    Second Thursday of each month, 7:15 p.m.,
    Edith Stone Room
    Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Avenue

    Special meetings may be called by the Chair or a majority of the members of the Commission.

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Responsible Department:

Recreation & Community Services


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