ARPA Assumes Oversight of LIN
As of this month LIN (and the National Recreation Database) made a final and smooth transition to the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association for governance oversight and general operations. At its April 16th meeting, the ARPA Board of Directors ratified the final transition details that would effectively have a new LIN Board (comprised of ARPA selected representatives) undertake governance and operational responsibility for LIN.
A National Leadership Council will also be created to advise and support the continuing development and evolution of LIN as a national resource for the recreation and parks sector. LIN will continue to provide valued information, knowledge management, and related research services to clients, users, and patrons.
“This transition and reorganization of LIN will afford the opportunity for ARPA, with its upgraded technology infrastructure, to protect LIN as a significant national recreation and parks asset, but will also lead to more modern and effective knowledge transfer for practitioners and those in allied fields,” says Dr. Tim Burton, ARPA President. “ARPA is well-positioned to pursue active engagement with other levels of government and other allied agencies and sectors on the build-out potential for LIN.”
For more information on LIN, please visit www.lin.ca.
Tags: Alberta Recreation and Parks Association, ARPA, Lifestyle Information Network, LIN, National Recreation Database