The committee, staffed by Montgomery County Recreation, will study sports participation and opportunities in the County, make recommendations to the County Executive and the County Council and recognize outstanding teams and athletes. Members will help conduct research, advocate for enhanced sports opportunities and identify and address discrepancies found in youth sports to raise the quality of life for residents.
The deadline to apply to serve on the committee is Wednesday, Feb. 1. For more information, or to apply, go to the website.
The committee will prepare and submit to the County Executive and the County Council an annual report regarding factors that affect sports participation in the County including the availability of and access to athletic fields, facilities and sports. It will offer recommendations to improve the quality, quantity and variety of sports opportunities and facilities. The committee also will recognize teams and athletes in the County who win State or national championships or represent the United States in international competition.
Members of the committee will serve three-year terms (initially staggered). Public members will serve without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for in-person meetings attended. Committee meeting dates and times will be determined. Committee meetings may be held virtually.
Applicants of diverse backgrounds, professions, genders, geography, abilities, ethnicities and ages are encouraged to apply. Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time. Members must complete training on the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Montgomery County Ethics Law and basic parliamentary procedure.
Bill 6-22 establishing the committee can be found here.
