The Derby Park and Recreation Commission is appointed by the mayor with the approval of the Board of Alderman.
Members serve three year terms.
It has five voting members. The other five members of the commission are appointed by the Mayor subject to the approval of the Board of Aldermen. The Parks and Recreation Director is a part-time employee of the City. The Commission is grateful to the City of Derby Public Works Department for their work in maintaining the City's facilities, to the Board of Education for allowing many of the programs to be held in their facilities, and to the hundreds of volunteers who operate the programs.