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LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 24-5520    Version: 1
Type: Appointment Status: Failed
File created: 9/3/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/16/2024 Final action:
Title: Vote to appoint the District 3 appointments of Emily Behr and Terri Tyson to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee with the terms expiring on June 30, 2027

Title

Vote to appoint the District 3 appointments of Emily Behr and Terri Tyson to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee with the terms expiring on June 30, 2027

 

Abstract

Introduction & Background: The Recreation Advisory Committee advises the Chatham County Board of Commissioners and staff on recreation programs and county-owned recreation and park facilities. It plays a key role in implementing the Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan adopted in 2019. The committee typically meets six times a year on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

 

The Recreation Advisory Committee falls under the approved Advisory Committee Policy and has a total of ten (10) voting members. Each commissioner appoints two (2) voting members.

 

The current members:

District of Appointee

First Name

Last Name

Date Term Expires

District 1

Keith

Shae

6/30/2025

District 1

William

Sparrow

6/30/2026

District 2

Johns

Barlow

6/30/2027

District 2

Megan

Lynch

6/30/2027

District 3

Emily

Behr

6/30/2027

District 3

Terri

Tyson

6/30/2027

District 4

James

Folgleman

6/30/2026

District 4

Andrew

George

6/30/2027

District 5

Guadalupe

Perez

6/30/2026

District 5

Tammy

Phillips

6/30/2026

 

Discussion & Analysis:

District 3 currently has two vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Committee. After advertising, Commissioner Delaney would like to appoint Emily Behr and Terri Tyson.

 

How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: This advisory committee helps to accomplish goal six (6) to provide recreational opportunities and access to open space.

 

Budgetary Impact: No budgetary impact.

                     

Recommendation/Motion: Motion to appoint the District 3 appointments of Emily Behr and Terri Tyson to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee with the terms expiring on June 30, 2027.