QUESTIONS FOR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
APPLICANTS
1. Have you attended a meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission in the last three months?
2. Why do you want to be a Parks and Recreation Commissioner?
3. The Parks and Recreation Commission is advisory to the City Council on matters pertaining to Parks and Recreation. The Commission often takes public comment and considers the input in formulating recommendations to the Council. Have you ever served in a similar capacity? If so, what is the most important lesson you learned from the experience?
4. Based upon your knowledge of the Cupertino Recreation Department, which facility do you feel is most under utilized or which type of recreation facility do you feel is lacking in the community?
5. What is your understanding regarding commission versus staff’s role in providing programming, activities, and events for the community?
6. If you could accomplish one thing next year on this commission, what would it be?
The Parks and Recreation Commission is subject to the Political Reform Act and members are required to submit Statements of Economic Interest upon appointment and annually thereafter.