Buncombe County parks advisory board drafts active agenda: chair, bylaws, capital priorities and community outreach

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — Members of the Buncombe County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed a draft annual report and sketched goals on Oct. 9 aimed at moving the body from a reporting role to a more proactive advisory role.

The board and staff focused on five priorities: appointing a chair and vice chair, reviewing and updating bylaws, advising on strategic capital investments, creating a community engagement and marketing action plan, and supporting implementation of the systemwide parks and recreation master plan.

Liz, recreation operations manager for Buncombe County Parks and Recreation, led the meeting and described the board—s purpose as advising on "strategic investments, master plan implementation, community engagement, and partnerships to increase awareness, access, and quality of recreational opportunities for all residents." She told members, "we encourage community engagement at all levels, whether it's…