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The Rele of the Ramsey Park and Recreation Commission <br /> <br />The Ramsey'.Park and Recreation Commission's role is to advise and <br />recommend IJ)roposals to the City Council for ratification and implementation. <br /> <br />The Park and Recreation Commission plays a significant role in preserving and <br />establishing ~ecreational systems, as well as insuring that space for these <br />programs is adequate to meet the public need. <br /> <br />An important ~function of the Commission is to be aware of community interests <br />and needs. ~hrough continual evaluation of the community, recreational land is <br />coordinated, expanded and improved. This is accomplished through open <br />meetings, surCveys, etc. all of which aid in the Commission's ability to develop the <br />best course df action to meet those interests and needs. <br /> <br />For effective long range community planning, good communication between the <br />Commission ~nd all other City agencies (i.e. Planning Commission and City <br />Council) is vittel. <br /> <br />Specific responsibilities of the Commission are to: <br /> <br />· Establish ~loals and objectives. <br />· Coordinate interdepartmental review of objectives and proposals. <br /> <br />· Make specific recommendations to implement objectives and assign <br /> administrative responsiblity. <br /> r <br /> <br />· Coordinate Commission efforts with other City agencies. <br /> <br />· Select new members for service on the Park and Recreation Commission. <br /> <br /> Selectien criteria will consider whether candidates are representatives of <br /> current r:community interests in parks and recreation. Additionally, <br /> CommiSsion members should include representatives from aS many <br /> differe~ recreation districts as possible. A candidate's interest in the <br /> commu~hity must outweigh private or employment interests regarding the <br /> city's recreational system planning and needs. <br /> <br /> <br />