4.4 – Chief Administrator
Standard: The agency shall have a chief administrator responsible to the approving authority for the management, direction, and control of the operations and administration of the agency and with authority to perform such responsibilities. The chief administrator shall be employed full-time, year-round, and be qualified by experience, education, certification, and/or training in park, recreation, leisure services, tourism, or related disciplines. These qualifications shall be verified and demonstrated specifically as to how it is related to park and/or recreation management.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide the chief administrator position description and the resume of the current incumbent. If she/he is from a related discipline, provide a summary of how the person’s qualifications relate to park and/or recreation management.
Narrative:
The Commissioner of PRC is appointed by the Westchester County Executive with the approval of the Board of Legislators, and is the Chief Administrator as detailed in the Charter of Westchester County, New York: Section 134.01 Department established; Commissioner and Board of Parks, Recreation and Conservation.
Commissioner Kathleen O’Connor, holds a B.A. Degree in Recreation and Parks Administration and has over 35 years of experience. As Commissioner, she is responsible for the operation and management of PRC.
Agency Evidence of Compliance:
4.4 – EOC 2 Job Description Commissioner – PRC
4.4 – EOC 3 Resume Commissioner – PRC