The Parks and Recreation Authority
The Parks and Recreation Authority
The nine-member Parks and Recreation Authority, meeting quarterly, allocates money from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. The board is comprised of three members appointed by the Governor, including the chairperson; three members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and three members appointed by the Speaker of the House. Members are appointed for three-year terms.
|
Neal Lewis, Chairman |
Chad Brown |
Dr. Vinnie K. Goel |
|
Mavis Gragg |
Woody Gurley |
Beth Heile |
|
Lewis Ledford |
Margaret Newbold |
Cynthia Tart |
Responsibilities of the Authority
The authority is charged with six powers and duties to:
- Receive public and private donations and funds for deposit into the fund;
- Allocate funds for land acquisition;
- Allocate funds for capital projects;
- Solicit financial and material support;
- Develop effective support for parks and recreation; and
- Advise the Secretary of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources on any matter s/he may refer to the body.