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Boards and commissions applications are available

COLUMBIA, MO (October 20, 2010) - The Columbia city clerk is accepting applications for boards and commissions. Applications must be received by the clerk’s office, 701 E. Broadway, 2nd floor, by noon on Friday, Nov. 5. Applications are available at the clerk’s office or on the city’s website at www.GoColumbiaMo.com on the City Council page. The following are current boards and commissions openings:

The Board of Electrical Examiners has one vacancy with the term to expire Aug. 1, 2013. The member must be a layperson. The board is empowered to give examinations for electricians’ licenses and certificates. Meetings, when necessary, are held the third Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m.

The Board of Mechanical Examiners has one vacancy with the term to expire June 17, 2011. The member must be a general contractor not in the HVACR business and be a resident of the city of Columbia. The board is empowered to give examinations for mechanical heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration licenses and certificates. Monthly meetings are held the second Tuesday at 5 p.m.

The Building Construction Codes Commission has five vacancies with terms to expire Aug. 1, 2011, Aug. 1, 2012, and Aug. 1, 2013. One alternate is needed from each of the following categories: professional engineer (experience in electrical/mechanical), master plumber, fire expert, electrician and landlord. The commission periodically reviews and makes recommendations relating to building construction codes. Monthly meetings are held the fourth Monday at 4:30 p.m.

The Community Development Commission has one vacancy with the term to expire Nov. 1, 2013. The member must be a qualified voter of the city and shall not serve on the board of directors or be employed by any agency which applies for funding through the commission or which receives funding upon recommendation of the commission. The commission acts in an advisory capacity in all matters pertaining to community development. Monthly meetings are held on call.

The Columbia Vision Commission has two vacancies for the coordinating committee with terms to expire Dec. 15, 2013. Members must have demonstrated a commitment to the visioning process. Candidates will be evaluated on the ability to work with data and understand systematic relationships, the ability to work collaboratively, management skills, independence, existing memberships or positions and contributions to the diversity of the commission. The commission tracks, monitors and assists with the implementation of the visioning process. Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Internet Citizens Advisory Group has one vacancy with the term to expire Oct. 15, 2013. Members assess the user-friendliness and effectiveness of the city’s Internet activities. The group makes recommendations to staff and Council on resource priority for the city’s effective utilization of the Internet. Meetings are held every other month on the third Wednesday at 5 p.m.

The Library Board has one vacancy to be appointed by the mayor with the term to expire June 30, 2012. Members must reside within the Columbia Library District and shall hold no other office or position in city government. Duties include appointing the librarian and overseeing expenditures of library fund monies. Monthly meetings are held the first Thursday after the second Tuesday.

The Mayor’s Committee on Physical Fitness has three vacancies to be appointed by the mayor -- one with the term to expire Nov. 30, 2011, and two with terms to expire Nov. 30, 2012. The committee educates the public about the importance of regular physical fitness activity and promotes, initiates and encourages local physical fitness and sports programs in the community. Monthly meetings are held as needed; quarterly meetings are held the first Tuesday of the designated month at 12:30 p.m.

The Source Water Protection Plan Task Force has two vacancies. Consideration will be given to prior service on a city board or commission, professional credentials or participation in a civic, business or professional organization. The task force will assist in the preparation of a source water protection plan as outlined by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ “Guidelines for Developing a Source Water Protection Plan.” Meetings are held on call.

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