Recreation Advisory Committee Youth Representation

There are four to five meetings in any given year, and members are expected to attend all of them, barring unforeseen circumstances. If members are no table to attend one of the scheduled meetings, it is expected that they will inform the Director of Parks & Recreation or the Chairperson of the Recreation Advisory Committee.

Participation in the Recreation Advisory Committee activities, both in and out of meetings could include:

1. Sask. Lotteries Community Grant Program: Review, discuss, recommend. 
2. Review issues pertaining to recreation in North Battleford
3. Respond to queries from the committee members or the Director of Parks & Recreation

Youth members are expected to read emails and respond with feedback if requested in a timely fashion.

Members are also expected to treat other committee members with mutual respect. Negative comments towards other committee members will not be tolerated.

Youth members are of a limited number therefore if a member’s situation changes and they are not able to attend most of the designated meeting times, it is an expectation to resign, (in writing) and to give the opportunity to another applicant.

Total membership: 10

1. Member of City Council: 2
2. Members at Large (Community): Minimum 2 to 4
3. Rep from each of the High Schools: 3 total (one per school)
   1. North Battleford Comprehensive High School
   2. John Paul Colligate II
   3. Sakewew High School
4. Director of Parks & Recreation

• Tuesday, January 7, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 11, 2025 (if needed - yearend), starting at 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 8, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 10, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 7, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Single majority (50 percent plus one)

Members shall notify the Director of Parks & Recreation at least one week prior to a meeting when the member will be absent. Any member who is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings or a majority of meetings without a valid reason will be contacted by the Director to determine if that member is still interested in sitting on the committee.

At each meeting, the youth representative will provide a brief (oral) report on items affecting the youth with respect to recreational opportunities and or development, trends, ideas obtained through the school they represent, or other sources within the community.

On an annual basis, every youth representative on the Recreation Advisory Committee shall submit a summary of their individual and/or group accomplishments to the committee, to provide a recommendation for improvement to the overall experience. 

1. The Parks & Recreation Department will keep records of the meetings attended and provide an official record upon request. 
2. Hours will be calculated at a rate of 2 hours per meeting plus an additional 1 hour per meeting to account for time spent on email discussions and reviews.
3. Time spent attending the Recreation Advisory Committee Meetings and/or other programs/events/volunteer activities will be recorded as well.

If a member requires a reference for an application, the Committee chair, or Director of Parks & Recreation will provide it, so long as the request is deemed appropriate, and the reference would be specific to the involvement on the committee.

Complimentary InnovationPlex Annual Student Combo membership as a mechanism for the representative to experience the services firsthand to provide better feedback and opinions based on experiences. Plus, five Complimentary Student Combo Passes.