Oregon Parks Commission to meet in Bend
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its third meeting of the year on April 8 -9 at The Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center at 3075 U.S. 97 Business, Bend OR.
On April 8 , Commissioners will tour state parks in the area starting at 10 a.m., then attend workshops at The Riverhouse.
On April 9 , Commissioners will convene an executive session at 8 a.m. at The Riverhouse to discuss acquisition priorities and legal issues. Executive sessions are closed to the public. A public business meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the same location. The agenda includes two actions related to property — one an exchange affecting a portion of the Bandon State Natural Area, and the other an update to the list of 2013-2015 acquisition priorities – – plus separate items related to contracts, the 2015-2017 budget, and other topics.
The full meeting agenda is available online at www.oregon.gov/oprd/Pages/commission.aspx , and the meeting packet with information on each agenda item will be posted online by 3 p.m. Thursday, March 27 .
People who plan to present testimony are requested to provide 12 copies of their statement to Commission Assistant Vanessa Demoe at vanessa.demoe@oregon.gov for distribution to the Commissioners before the meeting. Those needing special accommodations to attend should contact OPRD at 503-986-0719 to make arrangements at least three days in advance.
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission promotes outdoor recreation and heritage by establishing policies, adopting rules, and setting the budget for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The seven members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. They serve four-year terms and meet several times a year at locations across the state. Additional information, including minutes from previous Commission meetings, is available online at http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/Pages/commission.aspx .
