New Agency Membership Criteria: 

1. Administrative Personnel- An organization must employ a full-time, year-round salaried leisure services director. 

2. Planning- An agency organized for the purpose of providing recreational, parks and leisure services to meet the needs of the total community, conforming with the aims and objectives of the Georgia Recreation and Park Association, Inc. 

3. Programming- An agency organized for the purpose ofproviding rational, parks and leisure services for a specified geographical location to include sponsoring a variety of facilities, activities and programs well distributed throughout the year and aligning its aims and objectives consistent with those of the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association, Inc. 

4. Resolution-submission of a formal written resolution from their board stating the name of the director and that an agency will be established.

 **All new agency membership applicants shall be required to file, with the Association Membership Chair, the following information before membership can be considered. The fee for GRPA membership will vary based on membership structure to be paid after the approval process. Prior to approval, all applicants will receive a visit from a welcoming committee that will further explain GRPA and give the applying agency an opportunity to ask questions if needed.