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POSITION DESCRIPTION PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR 2 7. Serves as staff liaison to the Parks & Recreation Commission during their scheduled meetings and is responsible for agenda preparation, in consultation with the Commission Chair, including the preparation of staff reports as required. 8 Attends meetings of the Little Canada Recreation Association as the department’s liaison to keep them informed of departmental activities, and to assist in their goal of supplementing the recreation needs of the community. 9. Assists various civic clubs and organizations to help with proper coordination of community projects and special events including, but not limited to, Little Canada Recreation Association, Little Canada Canadian Days Committee, and area scouting groups. 10. Liaison and advisor to community senior citizen organizations. 11. Prepares the annual operating and capital improvement project (CIP) budgets of the Parks & Recreation Department. Budget preparation is to include recommendations regarding fees charged for programs of the Department to meet budget projections. The CIP budget shall be submitted to the Parks & Recreation Commission for their approval prior to submittal to the City Council. All budgets are to be reviewed by the City Administrator prior to submittals. 12. Seeks grant funds and requests for contributions for Parks & Recreation activities in coordination with the City Administrator and in accordance with City policies. 13. Conducts an on-going safety review of parks property and facilities conditions and practices associated with Parks and Recreation, and implements and/or recommends programs to reduce and prevent personal injuries and property damage. 14. Assists in the oversight and coordination of Parks & Recreation capital improvement projects. 15. Makes public presentations to the City Council, civic, and other governmental organizations as required. 16. Coordinates the usage of public facilities for City recreational purposes such as parks, shelters, the lower level of the Old Fire Hall, District 623 property, etc. 17. Be accessible to address citizen inquiries and concerns in a timely and tactful manner. 18. Represents the City in metropolitan, state, and national organizations in Parks and Recreation matters where delegated, and where the interests of the Little Canada community are involved. 19. Oversight of City’s tree inspection program.