Mission

The mission of the Chatham County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Recreation Advisory Committee is to advise and support staff with creation of policies, programs, and facilities.

Roles and Responsibilities

To serve in a consultative role and are charged with providing non-binding recommendations, analysis, and community input to the Chatham County Board of Commissioners on specific policy areas or initiatives. Committees do not possess regulatory, legislative, or enforcement authority and shall not take independent action on behalf of the County unless explicitly authorized by the Board of Commissioners.

For additional information on advisory committee roles and scope of responsibilities, please refer to the updated policy (adopted on 6/16/25).

Membership and Terms

The following are the current members of the Recreation Advisory Committee. The Board of Commissioner District they live in is noted, along with their original appointment date, and termination date.

• Kent Barlow - Vice Chair,  Commissioner - District 2
  • Original Appointment 6/21/2021, Term Expiration 2/28/2028
• James Fogleman, Commissioner - District 4
  • Original Appointment 10/11/2017, Term Expiration 2/28/2027.
• Andrew George, Commissioner - District 4
  •  Original Appointment 9/15/2021, Term Expiration 2/28/2028
• Megan Lynch, Commissioner - District 2
  • Original Appointment 8/12/2020, Term Expiration 2/28/2028
• Guadalupe Perez - Chair,   Commissioner - District 5
  • Original Appointment 6/19/2023, Term Expiration 2/28/2027
• Scott Perry, Commissioners - District 2
  • Original Appointment 3/24/2026, Term Expiration 2/28/29
• Tammy Phillips, Commissioners - District 5
  • Original Appointment 7/14/2021, Term Expiration 2/28/2029
• William Sparrow, Commissioner - District 1
  • Original Appointment 6/22/2022, Term Expiration 2/28/2027
• Gail Elder White, Commissioner - District 2
  • Original Appointment 3/24/2026, Term Expiration 2/28/29

Chatham County welcomes residents who wish to contribute to their community by serving on one of our volunteer boards or committees. Learn more about applying.

Get Information

Visit the Recreation Advisory Committee Meetings Page for details about upcoming and past meetings.  

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Staff Liaison

Tracy Burnett
Director - Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
tracy.burnett@chathamcountync.gov
919-545-8850