Allegheny Regional Asset District (ARAD)

Function:
The mission of the District is to support and finance regional assets in the areas of libraries, parks and recreation, cultural, sports and civic facilities and programs. In addition to providing grants from half of the proceeds of the Allegheny County Sales and Use Tax, the District works with citizen boards and government officials monitoring the assets for effective operation and development.

Governing Documents:
PA Act 77 (1993)
Allegheny County Ordinance #32066 (1994)

Board Makeup:

• 7 members
• 4 by Allegheny County Chief Executive
• 2 by Mayor of Pittsburgh
• 1 elected by board members
  • Chosen from a list of nominees provided by community and economic development organizations

Board Members:

• Dusty Elias Kirk (County)
  Term Expires 12.31.2011
• Daniel J. Griffin (County)
  Term Expires 12.31.2011
• Stanley J. Parker, Secretary/Treasurer (City)
  Term Expires 12.31.2013
• Constance L. Yarris (County)
  Term Expires 12.31.2011
• Rick Pierchalski, Vice Chairman (County)
  Term Expires 12.31.2011
• Rob Jones, Chairman (City)
  Term Expires 12.31.2013
• Dr. Daniel Rosen (Board Elected)
  Term Expires 6.30.201?

Residency Requirements:
None.

Compensation:
None.

Meetings:
See http://www.radworkshere.org/calendar.html.

Contact Info:

Website: http://radworkshere.org/

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