What We Do

Responsibilities

A. The Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the Mayor, City Council, Seattle Parks and
Recreation, and other City departments in respect to park and recreation matters and shall
have the following specific responsibilities as defined in Section 3.26.030 of the Seattle
Municipal Code (SMC):

1. To consult with and make recommendations to the Superintendent of Parks
   and Recreation and other City departments and officials with regard to the
   development and amendment from time to time of the City's parks and
   recreation comprehensive plan and capital improvement program;
2. To consult with and make recommendations to the Superintendent of Parks
   and Recreation regarding policies for the planning, development and
   implementation of policy concerning the City's recreation program;
3. To consult and make recommendations to the Superintendent regarding policies
   for the planning, development and use of all of the City’s park and recreation
   facilities;
4. To consult with the Superintendent on matters pertaining to the proposed annual
   budget of SPR during the period of its preparation and from time to time
   thereafter;
5. To convene meetings in various neighborhoods in the City to enhance participation from
   those who may not have the ability to get across town and to solicit broader participation
   and interest in park and recreation issues.
6. To meet from time to time with local, regional and national park and recreation agencies
   and, when possible, attend park and recreation meetings and seminars in order to keep
   informed of new trends in policy, programs and park facilities’ development 
7. To provide advice to the Mayor, City Council, and Superintendent of Parks and
   Recreation, and to provide oversight of the projects, programs, and services undertaken
   jointly by the City and the Seattle Park District, pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement
   between The City of Seattle and the Seattle Park District.

B. In accordance with SMC 3.26.030 and their stated willingness to serve the public, Board
members will be as active as able in parks and recreation matters with impacted groups.
The Superintendent, Mayor and/or City Council may appoint Board members to groups
such as citizen advisory councils, liaison committees, foundations, and special committees
or task forces.

C. Board members will be asked from time to time to serve on subcommittees of the Board to
focus more closely on topics that are too complex or time-consuming to discuss at regular
Board meetings. The Board will work with staff to determine members of these
subcommittees.