Golf Committee

Charge:

1. The Golf Committee is appointed by the Board of Selectpersons and reports to that body from time to time. It will act as the Selectperson's agent in matters related to the Ridgefield Golf Course and its operation. The Committee shall each January 1st, from among themselves appoint a Committee Chairperson, Vice-chairperson, and a Secretary.  As needed at other times, the Committee will appoint sub-committees deemed necessary for proper operation of the course.

2. The General Manager will establish annual operating, capital, and maintenance budgets based on guidance from the First Selectperson and Finance Director, with the goal of maintaining the course and physical plant in proper working order.  These budgets will be presented to the Committee for discussion prior to submission to the Board of Selectpersons as part of their annual budget submission to the Board of Finance. Financial records will be maintained in accordance with the methods developed by the Town Controller and approved by the First Selectperson. 

3. At each year’s December meeting, the General Manager will propose a fee schedule for the next golf season.  The goals of the fee schedule are to maintain the quality of the course, while ensuring the course is substantially self-supporting with preferred fees being offered to the residents of the Town of Ridgefield.

4. The Golf Committee members will bring issues to the Committee for discussion with the General Manager.

5. At its January meeting each year, the Committee will discuss whether its Charge needs updating.