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Boards and commissions applications are available

COLUMBIA, MO (June 24, 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, July 9. Applications are available at the clerk’s office or on the city’s Web site at www.GoColumbiaMo.com on the City Council page. The following are current boards and commissions openings:

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Commission has two vacancies with terms to expire July 31, 2013. One member shall have knowledge of bicycling, bicycle safety and/or bikeways, and one shall have an interest in pedestrian safety and infrastructure. Both must be qualified voters of the city. The commission advises the council on issues relating to sidewalks, walkways and trails. Monthly meetings are held the third Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The Board of Electrical Examiners has three vacancies with terms to expire Aug. 1, 2013. One member must be a registered professional engineer, one must be a licensed electrician and one must be 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 eight vacancies with terms to expire Aug. 1, 2013. One regular member and one alternate member, to serve in absence of the regular member, are needed from each of the following categories: professional engineer (experience in electrical/mechanical), professional engineer (experience in structural/civil), master plumber and a 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, 2011. The member must be a qualified voter and resident of Ward 5, 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 Comprehensive Plan Task Force has one vacancy. Consideration will be given to prior involvement in the visioning process, service on a city commission, professional credentials or participation in a civic, business or professional organization. The task force advises and assists the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council on all phases of the comprehensive plan development, including citizen involvement, public education and outreach, recruitment of volunteers and review of interim products. Monthly meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Cultural Affairs Commission has one vacancy with the term to expire Oct. 31, 2011. The member must be a layperson 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 advises the council in all matters pertaining to the arts and cultural environment of the city. Monthly meetings are held the second Monday at 4:15 p.m.

The Mayor’s Committee on Physical Fitness has one vacancy to be appointed by the mayor with the term 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 four 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.

The Substance Abuse Advisory Commission has one vacancy with the term to expire Oct. 31, 2011. The member must be a healthcare professional and have a demonstrated interest in and concern for substance and alcohol abuse problems in the community. The commission promotes coordination of programs intended to prevent and eliminate alcohol and substance abuse. Monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday at 12 p.m.

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