Scottsdale Seeks City Board & Commission Members, Aug. 12 Deadline

Scottsdale press release

 

 

 

July 20, 2016

 Contact:  Kelli Kuester, Management Assistant to the Mayor, 480-312-7977

 Apply to serve on a city board or commission

 More than 150 Scottsdale residents volunteer their time and expertise on one of the city’s 25 boards, commissions, task forces and committees.

 Bob Frost is just one of the many who serve. He currently chairs the McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission., and he has served on various commissions throughout the years. He says, “Serving on a city commission allows residents to learn about the inner workings of city government, all while having an opportunity to make meaningful impacts in our community.”

 The city has several opening on various commissions, and we invite those who want to institute positive change to apply to serve.

 Volunteers are needed for seven boards and commissions, which will be filled in September.

 Openings are available on the Airport Advisory Commission, Building Advisory Board of Appeals, Human Relations Commission, Human Services Commission, Loss Trust Fund Board, Neighborhood Advisory Commission and Tourism Development Commission.

 Information about the functions of these boards and commissions, as well as the application can be found at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Boards and Commissions.” We can email the application or it can be picked up the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

 The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 12.

 Submitted applications are valid for one year.

 The Council will nominate contenders from the applicant pool Monday, Aug. 29. Those nominated will be interviewed at a City Council meeting beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the City Hall Kiva, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Following the interviews, the Council will appoint residents to three-year terms. All Board and Commission members must comply with the city’s Ethics Code and attend training before being eligible to serve.

 Jan Horne
Public Information Officer
City of Scottsdale
jhorne@scottsdaleaz.gov
Office:  480-312-2636
Mobile:  602-527-2211

 

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Author: Les Conklin

Les Conklin is a resident of north Scottsdale He founded Friends of the Scenic Drive, the Monte de Paz HOA and is the president of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association. He was named to Scottsdale's History Maker Hall of Fame in 2014. Les is a past editor of A Peek at the Peak and the author of Images of America: Pinnacle Peak. He served on the Scottsdale's Pride Commission, McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission, the boards of several local nonprofits and was a founding organizer of the city's Adopt-A-Road Program.. Les is a volunteer guide at the Musical Instrument Museum.

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