The Commission advises the Mayor and City Council on policies concerning the programming, maintenance, development and acquisition of the City s parks and recreational facilities. The Commission consists of nine members who serve three-year terms. City residency is required. The Port Authority, originally established to administer the Port Authority of Saint Paul and develop marginal lands along the Mississippi River for business and industry, has expanded to act as a citywide development agench which generates its own revenues and funds its own budget. Residency is not required.
Terms are six years.
Its primary services are Head Start, Senior Dining, Energy Assistance, and other self-sufficiency programs. The agency employes over 300 persons and has a budget in escess of 20 million dollars. The Board meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Residency is not required. The Board serves as a watchdog for home buyers by ensuring that information on the physical condition of homes for sale is available.