Recreation Advisory Committee

The responsibilities of the Recreation Advisory Committee include:

• Acting as an advisory committee to Council on issues that affect all recreation facilities, parks, playing fields, playgrounds, programs, and the Puslinch Community Centre (including policy and fee schedules).
• Receiving and reviewing the operating and capital budget.
• Review practices and policies identified by staff and Council and make recommendations to improve the delivery of services to the public.
• Encouraging and assisting, where necessary, programs of recreation to meet the needs and interests of the community.
• Reviewing revenue and expense reports.

Recreation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Membership

• The Committee shall be composed of 1 Councillor and 4 members of the public.
• A member’s term on the committee shall be concurrent with the Term of Council or until a successor is appointed.

Meeting Schedule

• The Committee meets 6 times annually on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m., or another time mutually agreed upon by the Committee, and as many additional times as the Committee deems necessary.
• The Committee shall meet 2 times per year, jointly with the Youth Advisory Committee.

Reporting

Council shall receive written reports or minutes from this committee.

Recreation Advisory Committee Members

• Councillor Jessica Goyda
• Joanna Jefferson
• Mary Christidis
• Stephanie McCrone
• Tracey McQueen

Recreation Advisory Committee Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

When a Recreation Committee member experiences a direct or indirect conflict related to an issue they are involved in, it becomes a pecuniary interest and must be disclosed.