Park Board
Meetings
- 6:00 pm
- Second Tuesday of each month
- Emery Lee Auditorium in Beulah Park
Members
- Mike Thomas, President
- Kyle Williams, School Board Trustees
- Kim Terry, Library
- Alan Erwin
- Jennifer Ward
- Laura Jean Rowe
Responsibilities
Overall policy and management direction of the Alexandria Parks and Recreation Department is provided by a six-member board, which includes two ex officio members and four bipartisan members appointed by the mayor serving a four-year term. Following provisions of Indiana statutes, the board:- Acquires and improves property
- Adopts new programs
- Approves budget revenues and expenditures
- Establishes management policy and regulations
- Passes bond issues
- Provides a public venue for community debate and input
§ 30.07 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION.
(A) Parks and Recreation Department.
(1) There is established within the executive branch of the city the Department of Parks and Recreation.
(B) Position of Superintendent established. The head of the Department of Parks and Recreation shall be the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall serve at their pleasure. The Superintendent shall be responsible for the administration of the Department and shall be responsible for the efficient operation thereof. The superintendent must:
(1) be qualified by training or experience in the field of parks and recreation; or
(2) have a certification or an advanced degree in the field of parks and recreation.
(C) The Superintendent shall:
(1) propose annually a plan for the operation of the department;
(2) administer the plan as approved by the board;
(3) supervise the general administration of the department;
(4) keep the records of the department and preserve all papers and documents of the department;
(5) recommend persons for appointment as assistants if the board determines there is a need;
(6) appoint the employees of the department, subject to the approval of the board, according to the standards and qualifications fixed by the board and without regard to political affiliation;
(7) prepare and present to the board an annual report; and
(8) perform other duties that the board directs.