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desirable. � �,.�r�}F•-.��rt.�p�-.�� •-�--�"� .��--�-.�--�v�. �ti • These standards are not a quantitative measure of the local availability of funds, lands, personnel, et al, but of operational practices which are desirable to provide adequate park and recreation services and programs for the population to be served. • Standards are NOT maximal goals, but minimal and should be used as a guide to upgrade to the desirable practices. • Standards are not a degree of quality index, that is, cannot be used for comparative purposes of competition among agencies. • Standards are not a cure-all for agency problems, but certainly conducting an agency's operation in accord with standards can prevent many problems and lead to high quality services and program. • Standards can be a dynamic force for change by stimulating park and recreation professionals and the corporate policy body toward better and safer services, programs, and innovations. These Standards should be distinguished from other types of standards which address specific elements, such as open space standards which are population-based and playground equipment standards, which are product-based. These Standards are comprehensive and require much self-assessment and study. They are not a quick- check, self-evaluation instrument. The focus of the Standards is on the operational system overall, rather than on specific elements of services or programs. The Standards are organized into ten major categories: Agency Authority, Role and Responsibility; Planning; Organization and Administration; Human Resources; Finance (Fiscal Policy and Management); Program and Services Management; Facility and Land Use Management; Safety and Security; Risk Management; and Evaluation and Research. Each category is composed of a varying number of Standards. The categories are not weighted as to importance, but all are essential to quality operations. The process for re-accreditation includes: 1. Completion of a departmental self-assessment. 2. Filing the assessment report with the National Accreditation Office. 3. Hosting a site visitation team. (July 22-24, 2004) 4. Review and decision by National Accreditation Commission. (October, 2004) At the meeting of October 12, 2004 the National Accreditation Commission granted re- accreditation to Roseville for five years. Jody Yungers, the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation for Ramsey County, representing one of three agencies in Minnesota that is Accredited (St. Paul being the other) will be on hand to present the plaque to the City Council. POLICY OBJECTIVE The accreditation program is consistentwith the adopted Parks and Recreation Systems Plan which stipulates that the accreditation program is a means to plan and provide for high quality services, programs and facilities and as an appropriate bench mark to evaluate these delivery systems. The program was a part of the approved 2004 budget.