Agendas and Minutes

Term of Office:

Typically three years, but up to the discretion of City Council.

Authority:

The Public Parks and Recreation Commission creates policies and assists in the administration of a coordinated City parks and recreation program. This Commission was created August 4, 1944.

Membership:

Nine members appointed by City Council. Members must reside within the Rock Hill School District Three boundaries.

Responsibilities:

• Recommend policies for a coordinated recreation service and cooperate with other similar local, state or federal government authorities, subject to approval by City Council.
• Make bylaws, rules and regulations for the proper conduct of the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department of the City, subject to approval by Council.
• Establish Voluntary Advisory Committees for all organized sports programs, parks and neighborhood centers.
• Recommend parks and recreation capital project priorities.
• Have a general understanding of the Commission's bylaws.
• Have an understanding of attendance guidelines.
• Visit recreation sites periodically.
• Hold public hearings as necessary.
• Make annual reports to Council and other reports as necessary or requested.

Meeting Schedule:

The Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at Noon at the Glencairn Garden Learning Center, 825 Edgemont Avenue, Rock Hill, SC. Commission meetings usually last two hours. Members are encouraged to attend park openings and dedications, the annual volunteer appreciation event and other department special events.

Staff Liaison:

Rebekah Ardis, Parks, Recreation and Tourism, 803-329-5667.