The Goals Statement: It is the mission of the Buchanan Area Recreation Board to plan, acquire, develop and maintain, in cooperation with the city, township, school district and all interested individuals and groups, a responsive, efficient and innovative community parks and recreation delivery system available to all citizens, composed of a variety of services, park areas and special facilities that contribute to the well-being of the individual, the family and the attractiveness, social and economic health of the greater Buchanan Community.
Objectives:
Be responsible to citizens needs.
Encourage citizen participation in decision making.
Assume responsibility for City level park and recreation services planning.
Cooperate with other government and recreation agencies, organizations and groups involved in leisure services.
Inform citizens of available services.
Provide balanced services at affordable prices.
Operate efficiently and effectively.
Operate within available resources.
Operate special facilities and activities on break-even basis.
Encourage citizen resource contributions.
Support efforts for economic growth.
Provide safe and secure parks and facility environment.
Attract and retain competent and service oriented personnel at competitive wages.
Increase physical beauty of all areas.
Work cooperatively with other community organizations to improve the quality of life of Buchanan residents.
