Title
Election of Olympia Metropolitan Parks District (OMPD) Advisory Committee Chair and Vice Chair
Recommended Action
Move to elect an OMPD Advisory Committee Chair and Vice Chair.
Report
Issue:
Whether to elect a chair and vice chair for the committee
Staff Contact:
Sylvana Niehuser, Director of Parks Planning and Maintenance, 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
Sylvana Niehuser, Director of Parks Planning and Maintenance, 360.753.8068
Background and Analysis:
The advisory committee charter adopted by the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board states “The committee shall elect a chair and vice-chair who shall serve 1-year terms. The term shall be one year.”
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 their members continue to be very interested in the activities of the OMPD Advisory Committee and Board.
Options:
Elect a chair and vice chair for the committee.
Do not elect a chair and vice chair for the committee.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
None