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 five members appointed by the Governor, including the chairperson; two members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and two members appointed by the Speaker of the House. Members are appointed for 3-year terms.

Responsibilities of the Authority

The Authority is charged with six powers and duties to:

1. Receive public and private donations and funds for deposit into the fund;
2. Allocate funds for land acquisition;
3. Allocate funds for capital projects;
4. Solicit financial and material support;
5. Develop effective support for parks and recreation; and
6. Advise the Secretary of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources on any matter they may refer to the body.