Link: Parks and Recreation

Term of Office: Three Years
Meeting Schedule: Monthly, 2nd Wednesday at Noon
Staff Liaisons: Jamie Maurer, Paula Shields

Downloads:  2013-04-10: Agenda Packet

Mission Statement:
"The mission of the Parks Advisory Board is to promote appreciation, participation and support of Brenham's parks and recreation programs and facilities, and to represent the citizens of Brenham in providing sound, forward looking and fiscally and environmentally responsible advice to the City Council related to the growth, enhancement and expansion of Brenham's Parks and Recreation operations and facilities."

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board assists the City of Brenham in the planning and operation of the parks and recreations system and reviews and monitors existing operations and considers ways to better utilize existing facilities.

The Board consists of nine (9) members, the majority of whom reside in Washington County and are appointed to staggered, three-year, terms by the City Council. The City Manager appoints a staff member to serve as an ex-officio member of the Board.

The Board's authority is advisory and all recommendations are presented to the City Council for approval before any action is taken.