ORC Board

Meetings

ORC Board Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Goppert Building Multi-Purpose located at 705 W. 15th Street.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following Board approval. To request a copy of the agenda and/or minutes, please contact Office Manager Glenda Guge at (785) 242-1939 or gguge [at] orcks.org (by email).

Board of Commissioners

The Ottawa Recreation Commission is an autonomous governmental body comprised of a 5-member volunteer Board of Commissioners. Board Members are responsible for representing the interests of the agencies in which they are appointed. The City of Ottawa Commission appoints two members, the USD 290 Board of Education appoints two members, and the four previously mentioned elect a single member-at-large to represent the interests of the local community as a whole. ORC Board Members, by law, are not paid, and volunteer their time to represent the community. The ORC Board of Commissioners meet monthly, and are responsible for establishing the written policies, rules and regulations which govern ORC property, operations, programs, and safety. 

The Commission has the authority to hire an Executive Director to oversee the daily operations and functions of the organization on their behalf. The Executive Director assumes full responsibility for overseeing staff, programs, facilities, and the finances of the organization as well as upholding the policies and procedures established by the Board.