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Greater Johnstown Park & Rec Board vacancy

June 2, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

Johnstown City Council is accepting letters of interest for a partial term on the Greater Johnstown Park & Recreation District (GJPRD) Board of Trustees. Applicants must be a resident of the City of Johnstown. The two year term ends on on August 15th, 2025.

Letters will be accepted by the Clerk of Council until June 13, 2025.
Any current City resident may forward their letter of interest by email to tmonroe@johnstownohio.org

In person, or by mail to:

Clerk of Council
599 South Main St.
Johnstown, Oh 43031

GJPRD MISSION
The mission is to provide responsible development, management, coordination and equitable access to recreational facilities, programs and activities for residents of the JohnstownMonroe Local School District to strengthen community health, wellness and spirit.

AUTHORITY
Section 1: The Board of Trustees of the District shall have all of the rights, authority and responsibilities granted under the applicable sections of Chapter 755 of the Ohio Revised Code, as such powers and authority may change from time to time.
Section 2: In accordance with Section 1 of this Article, the District shall have the authority granted to it pursuant to R.C. 755.14, including but not limited to providing community programming in recreational, educational, social, cultural and athletic areas; acquire property for constructing, operating and maintaining parks, playgrounds, play fields; and to preserve and protect real property with valuable natural features as parks and spaces for recreational activities for the benefit of all citizens.