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Recreation Commission
Meetings
- 5:30 p.m.
- The 4th Wednesday of each month
- Public Works & Recreation Facility
304 Black Mountain Avenue
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
To request copies of agendas or meeting materials and minutes please email the Recreation Director, Joshua Henderson or contact by phone at 828-767-0064.
Members
The Black Mountain Recreation Commission is an advisory commission appointed by the Black Mountain Town Council and consists of 5 members who serve 3 year, staggered terms.
- William Boyd
Term Expires: July 2025 - David Galloway
Term Expires: July 2026 - Joe Scotto
Term Expires: July 2024
- Nathan West
Term Expires: July 2024 - Sally Cochran
Term Expires: July 2026
A minimum of two-thirds of the membership shall be made up of full-time residents within the corporate limits of Black Mountain. The remaining one-third of the membership may be made up of residents who reside in the East Buncombe Fire District but not within the corporate limits of any incorporated municipality. The Town Council appoint membership.
Responsibilities & Purpose
Commissioners are intended to act as the recreation liaison between the citizens of the Town, the Town Council, and the staff of the Recreation and Parks Department. The Recreation Commission's primary function is to recommend policies and programs to the Recreation Director and Town Council within the scope of responsibilities as outlined in town ordinances. Recreation Commission members also provide recommendations to staff for the approval by the Town Council on the development of long range plans for the Recreation Department including program offerings and the development of recreational facilities.
All advisory boards and commissions are required to adhere to the policies and procedures set forth in the Board and Commissions Handbook which also includes the Code of Ethics. These documents may be downloaded below.