The mandate of the Hudson Recreation, Leisure, and Community Events Commission is to:
- Provide local planning, governance and oversight for recreation, leisure, and community events within Hudson.
- Assume responsibility for the planning, coordination, and delivery of community-based recreation, leisure, and community event programming.
- Represent the interests, priorities, and feedback of Hudson residents in recreation, leisure, and community event decisions.
- Work collaboratively with the Municipality through the Staff Resource(s) assigned by the CAO in the areas of recreation, leisure, and community event operations, maintenance, programming, and service delivery.
- Support sustainable and locally-driven recreation, leisure, and community event programming that reflects community needs and participation levels.
- Develop and recommend short- and long-term plans for recreation, leisure, and community event programming and services, including priorities for improvement and expansion.
- Identify, evaluate, and advocate to Council for capital investment opportunities in recreation, leisure, and community event infrastructure and facilities.
- Promote community engagement, volunteerism, and partnerships to enhance recreation, leisure, and community event opportunities and participation.
- Provide financial oversight for assigned programs and services, including budgeting, fundraising, and resource allocation (as applicable).
- Monitor and report on programming and service performance, community usage, and emerging needs to inform ongoing decision-making.
- Manage and administer (rentals and access) designated Municipal recreation facilities as determined by the CAO.
The Commission's Terms of Reference are outlined in By-Law No. 25-26.