The City Council for the City of Battle Ground is now accepting applications from residents who are under the age of 18 years and which reside within the urban growth area of the city interested in volunteering their time to serve as a member of the following advisory board:

One position to fill a three year term of office through December 31, 2008.

The Parks Advisory Board is entrusted with the responsibilities of advising and making recommendations to the city council for the acquisition, control, improvement, beautification and planning of all public squares and parks of the city and all city recreation facilities. The board shall periodically review whether the lands being used for park purposes are adequate and shall recommend to the city council what additional lands and grounds shall be acquired and used for park and recreation purposes. The board may explore and recommend public/private partnerships where appropriate and feasible. The board shall also recommend design of parks and structures therein to the city council and shall make recommendations on an updated comprehensive plan element for parks and recreation facilities for the city.

The board shall recommend to the city council appropriate measures to ensure that the city has a well integrated and complete program for the use of its parks and recreation playgrounds and, to accomplish this end, the board shall from time to time meet with appropriate city employees and with representatives and officials of other groups, public and private, who are interested in the use and development of city parks and recreational facilities for the public benefit. (Ord. 01-007 1 (part), 2001).

To apply for this board, please submit a Talent Bank Application