COMMENT: In the that a jurisdiction has an existing parks commission, a provision should be added that either dissolves that commission or absorbs it into the newly created Complete Parks Commission. The Director (or designee) of the Department of Parks and Recreation, who shall serve as Chair; The Director (or a designated senior staff member) of the following [departments/agencies]: Public Health, Planning, Transportation, Public Works, Police, Fire or Public Safety, and [add any additional relevant department or agency]; COMMENT: The Complete framework uses an interdepartmental approach similar to for the creation and operation of the Complete Parks Commission. While management of parks usually falls under the immediate jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation department, virtually every municipal department has responsibilities that can affect the design, development, renovation, maintenance, safety, quality, or accessibility of public parks. Thus, it is important to include all of the departments listed above in order to ensure that this policy is fully and effectively implemented. Communities may want to include additional relevant departments, such as Senior/Elder Services, Community or Human Services, Economic Development, Finance, Library, or Housing. However, the advantages of broader departmental participation may need to be balanced against the potential for inefficiencies if the Commission has a large number of members. [If applicable, people whose primary role is to coordinate efforts across departments Bicycle Pedestrian at the city, county, or regional level, such as a and/or [Coordinator/Manager]]; COMMENT: Many jurisdictions employ a person who is responsible for helping to implement plans and policies relating to the various Complete Parks elements. While such staff members are typically referred to as coordinators, they may have other titles. Bicycle or pedestrian coordinators, for example, can substantially assist with issues relating to access to parks and walking or biking activities within a park. Other types of coordinators can advance other elements and promote collaboration across sectors. A School District Liaison; COMMENT: As above in Section B, many municipalities have augmented their park offerings by entering into shared use or joint use agreements with schools. Including a liaison from the school district, if the school district can make such a person available, would facilitate such collaboration. County or Special District Liaisons;
COMMENT: In the that a jurisdiction has an existing parks commission, a provision should be added that either dissolves that commission or absorbs it into the newly created Complete Parks Commission. The Director (or designee) of the Department of Parks and Recreation, who shall serve as Chair; The Director (or a designated senior staff member) of the following [departments/agencies]: Public Health, Planning, Transportation, Public Works, Police, Fire or Public Safety, and [add any additional relevant department or agency]; COMMENT: The Complete framework uses an interdepartmental approach similar to for the creation and operation of the Complete Parks Commission. While management of parks usually falls under the immediate jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation department, virtually every municipal department has responsibilities that can affect the design, development, renovation, maintenance, safety, quality, or accessibility of public parks. Thus, it is important to include all of the departments listed above in order to ensure that this policy is fully and effectively implemented. Communities may want to include additional relevant departments, such as Senior/Elder Services, Community or Human Services, Economic Development, Finance, Library, or Housing. However, the advantages of broader departmental participation may need to be balanced against the potential for inefficiencies if the Commission has a large number of members. [If applicable, people whose primary role is to coordinate efforts across departments at the city, county, or regional level, such as a Bicycle and/or Pedestrian [Coordinator/Manager]]; COMMENT: Many jurisdictions employ a person who is responsible for helping to implement plans and policies relating to the various Complete Parks elements. While such staff members are typically referred to as coordinators, they may have other titles. Bicycle or pedestrian coordinators, for example, can substantially assist with issues relating to access to parks and walking or biking activities within a park. Other types of coordinators can advance other elements and promote collaboration across sectors. A School District Liaison; COMMENT: As above in Section B, many municipalities have augmented their park offerings by entering into shared use or joint use agreements with schools. Including a liaison from the school district, if the school district can make such a person available, would facilitate such collaboration. County or Special District Liaisons;
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