Applications are now being accepted for
For the new City of Sacramento
Department of Parks and Recreation Commission

Sacramento, California, September 30, 2004 - Recently, the City Council approved the formation of the Department of Parks and Recreation Commission. Applications are now being accepted.

A representative from each of the City's 11 community plan areas (must reside within the planning area, not council districts), and shall serve only so long as he/she remains a resident of the area.

The Parks and Recreation Commission is an advisory body to the City of Sacramento's Department of Parks and Recreation. The Commission serves as a bridge between the community and the Department on issues related to parks and recreation. The Commission works with staff to review and make recommendations on policies, projects, and other matters pertaining to parks, recreation, trees, and human services.

Other Commission members' duties include reviewing and making recommendations on the implementation of Department of Parks and Recreation Master Plan, to conduct public hearings and review complaints pertaining to parks and recreation issues, and to hear appeals relating to tree maintenance and removals as requested by the Director.

Compensation: $50 per meeting attended, not to exceed $250 per month. Applications are due by Friday, October 15, 2004, no later than 5 p.m. (postmarks not accepted).

Interested persons are required to file written notice on application forms available on the City website at www.cityofsacramento.org/clerk and at the Office of the City Clerk, 730 I Street, Suite 211, Sacramento, CA 95814. For information, please call (916) 808-7200.