Johns Creek Seeks Nominations For Recreation, Parks Committee

JOHNS CREEK, GA — The City of Johns Creek is seeking nominations for the Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee.

The Committee will provide input and recommendations to the Johns Creek City Council in matters of policy of city-owned parks and the recreation programs operated in said parks, including direction on the City’s Recreation & Parks Strategic Pan and Park Bond program.

Meetings will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., and locations may vary. Check the city website and calendar for updates.

Mayor and City Council appointed 15 members to this committee. Members serve staggered terms. Of the first members appointed, eight members shall serve for a one-year term (Posts A-H), seven members shall serve for a two-year term (Posts I-O). After the initial appointments, reappointed and new members shall serve a two-year term.

The city has opened the self-nomination process for 30 days. Once closed, all applications are then forwarded to the council for their review. Afterward, the council provides their recommendations to the mayor. Each recommended applicant is contacted by Craig Kidd (Mayor’s Aide) to determine if they are still interested in serving. The mayor then nominates board appointees and council ratifies the appointments. This is a 60-90 day process.

Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.