On June 1, 2021, the Council approved three of its members to serve on a subcommittee for the purpose of reviewing 2021 boards applicants. A need was identified by this subcommittee to update the application form, review each board's purpose, objectives and goals as well as to standardize all the boards/committees within the City of Saginaw to improve communication and efficiency and compliance with our ordinances. 

Revisions to Ordinance 89-14 regarding the appointment, terms of office and duties of the Advisory Recreation and Parks Board and its members are being presented for consideration for adoption.  The modifications include: 

- end of term changed to June 30 to coincide with other committee appointments

-  added training requirement 

-  added members must be registered voters of the City of Saginaw and shall have resided in the City of Saginaw at least six months prior to service

-  require the election of a chair, vice-chair, and secretary

-  presentation of recommendations to City Council

-  presentation of an annual report at a City Council Meeting

- post agendas, minutes, budget and attendance, as applicable, on the committee page of the City of Saginaw website

-  committee shall hold meetings every quarter and shall meet at least once a year