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Park and Recreation Commission Rules and Procedures Page 9 2/6/2017  Review Master Park Plan. Article IV. Education, Training and Conference Policy: The City Council and Park and Recreation Commission of Elk River recognize and accept the concept that the acquisition and maintenance of a body of knowledge and skills is necessary and desirable to perform the job of the Park and Recreation Commission. Further, both groups encourage and highly recommend periodic attendance at various educational opportunities such as training courses, meetings and conferences offered by the City, State, and other governmental units and agencies. The following is the policy of the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission as it relates to city funded educational meetings, training and conferences. 1. All education and training is subject to availability of funds. 2. Attendance at educational meetings, training and conferences is voluntary. Park and Recreation Commission members are encouraged to attend educational meetings, training and conferences. 3. Involvement in relevant professional organizations such as membership, office-holding, or committee work is intended to be considered educational. 4. Park and Recreation Commission members are encouraged to participate in their budget process and request allocations for education purposes. 5. In the event of budget constraints, the acquisition of skills and knowledge through educational meetings, training and conferences shall have precedence of the maintenance of same. 6. Park and Recreation Commissioners are encouraged to report on their educational experiences to other commissioners. Article V. Maintenance of Rules and Procedures: Review rules and procedures annually and update as needed. Dated: January 25, 1999 \\\\elkriver\\sys\\shrdoc\\council\\park&rec\\prrules.doc