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Fairview recreation staff propose replacing Community Engagement Committee with volunteer program
Summary
City recreation staff recommended transitioning the Community Engagement Committee into a volunteer-focused program to support events and outreach; council members signaled informal support and staff said a formal ordinance would be returned for council review.
Fairview recreation department leaders told the City Council at its Sept. 17 meeting they want to transition the Community Engagement Committee (CEC) from a standing advisory committee into a volunteer-recruitment program focused on event staffing. Recreation Director Cairo told the council the CEC met only four times this year and rarely reached a full quorum, and staff need more flexible, on‑the‑ground volunteers to support city events.
Why it matters: Council members said the committee had dwindled in attendance and that a volunteer pool could be easier for residents…
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