Mission: California Association of Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members (CAPRCBM)

• provides education, networking and advocacy that enhances the role of commissioners and board members.
• is the premier resource for information on issues and ideas supporting the role and responsibilities of the Commissioners and Board Members.

Goals:

• To promote the advancement of the park, recreation and conservation movement throughout the state, through the development of strong individual and group citizen involvement and participation;
• To strengthen and expand the status, role, and effectiveness of all recreation-parks, boards and commissions for the accomplishment of greater public service;
• To promote the education of citizens and citizen’s groups as to the needs, opportunities and potentials of recreation, park and conservation services throughout the state;
• To encourage the most efficient and effective organization and administration of park, recreation and conservation services at all levels and to provide a continuous channel of communication at local, state, district and national levels;
• To work for the proper recognition and financial support of park, recreation, and conservation services at all levels;
• To establish policies as general guidelines for the direction of government in matters affecting recreation, parks and conservation; and upon request to server as “expert witnesses” before committees on legislation; and,
• To implement and accomplish such programs or proposals consistent with the purpose of this organization.