Title
Election of Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Officers
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Move to elect the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board President and Vice-President.
Report
Issue:
Whether to elect an OMPD Board President and Vice-President.
Staff Contact:
Sylvana Niehuser, Director of Park Planning and Maintenance, 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
Sylvana Niehuser, Director of Park Planning and Maintenance, 360.753.8068
Background and Analysis:
Article III, Section 3.3 (Board Officers) of the OMPD Charter states that the OMPD Board shall have three officers: President, Vice-President (also the Clerk) and Treasurer. The OMPD Charter states: “The President and Vice-President shall be elected annually by the Board from among its members.”
Climate Analysis:
MPD funding is utilized to fund projects and programs that benefit carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Examples include full funding for the Park Stewardship program which manages and enhances natural areas.
Equity Analysis:
The MPD funding provides benefits to the community that would not have been realized without the funding. The City is committed to Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and the Parks Department has adopted a system to prioritize park development in areas with underserved populations.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The YES Olympia Parks coalition was heavily involved in the formation of the Olympia Metropolitan Park District and some of its members continue to take a strong interest in the activities of the OMPD Advisory Committee and Board.
Options:
Move to elect OMPD board president and vice-president.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
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