Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Department is to maintain, promote, and facilitate the use of borough-owned parks and recreational facilities; and to facilitate recreational activities in general in the Haines Borough.  Reference: HBC 2.105 & 2.60

Board meetings are open to the public and are posted at least three days prior to the meeting.  The posted meeting notices include the topics to be discussed.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The parks and recreation department advisory committee shall consist of seven members who shall serve staggered terms of three years. Advisory committee members shall not receive compensation for services rendered. The community youth development coordinator shall serve as an ex officio member of the advisory committee. Members will be appointed to reflect the diversity of user groups in the Haines Borough. 

Organization of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.

1. The advisory committee shall elect a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and a secretary who shall hold their offices for one year.
2. The advisory committee shall operate under the bylaws of the parks and recreation advisory committee.
3. Advisory committee meetings shall be held as often as required. Once approved by the board, a copy of the committee meeting minutes shall be delivered to the borough clerk for inclusion in the assembly’s next meeting packets.

Board Vacancies/Filling vacancies

A member’s position on the advisory committee will be deemed vacated if the member fails to attend three consecutive meetings without being excused by the advisory committee. In the event of a vacancy on the advisory committee, either at the end of the committee member’s regular term, or if the seat is vacated by resignation or non-attendance, the borough clerk will advertise for replacement committee member(s) as set out in HBC 2.60.055.  The advisory committee will then review all applications for new advisory committee member(s) and make recommendations for appointment to the mayor.  The mayor will, after reviewing all applications, and considering the advisory committee's recommendation(s), appoint a new member or members(s) subject to confirmation by the borough assembly.

Duties & responsibilities of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The parks and recreation department advisory committee shall:

1. Advise the borough in the operation and maintenance of parks and recreation programs, facilities, and activities