The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee is an eleven-member committee consisting of nine citizen members, one citizen representing the ice-skating community, and one Councilmember. The Committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the Parks & Recreation Divisions and the City Administration on matters concerning planning, development, operation, maintenance, and promotion of the programs, facilities, and parks based upon the community's needs and interest. The Parks & Recreation Divisions staff the committee.

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Desirable Characteristics and Qualifications for Committee Members (per staff liaison)

• User of the City’s park and recreational facilities or participate in our City programs

Number of Members

11 Members: 

Councilmembers (1) 

Citizen Members (10)

Members

Jason Brown 
Brittany de la O
Ann Pedder Reilly
Tasha LaVeen
Steve Knox - Chairperson
Nicolas Thompson - Vice Chairperson
Donald Bowen
Dennis James
Dean Paynter
Kristin Mickelson
Michael Jackson, Councilmember 

Term of Office

Councilmember (1 year) 
Citizen Members (3 years)

Commencement of Term 

First Monday of May each year

Appointment by Whom

Council President

The Council President will take into consideration the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Appointments when appointing citizen members to this committee.

Approval or Confirmation By...

Common Council

Residency Requirements of Citizen Members

Council Policy 86 indicates preference for residents, non-residents that own a business in Janesville or non-residents that own property in Janesville, but non-residents may be appointed. In addition, no more than 30% of the committee's membership may be non-residents.

Duties & Responsibilities

Advises and makes recommendations to Parks & Recreation Divisions (CPS #49).

To What Authority They Report

Through City Manager to City Council

When Meetings are Held

6 times a year minimum/as business may require (2nd Tuesday every other month)

Who Calls Meetings

Chairperson

Responsibility for Minutes

Parks & Recreation Staff

Location of Minutes Filed

Parks & Recreation Divisions