COLUMBIA, MO (April 20, 2011) -

The City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for the Columbia Vision Commission. The purpose of this commission is to track, monitor and assist with the implementation of the community visioning process by conducting periodic reviews and issuing an annual report on the progress of visioning implementation to the community. In addition, in the future, this commission will recommend implementation tasks and other public education and outreach programs.

The commission has one vacancy with the term to expireDec. 15, 2011.  Candidates must have demonstrated a commitment to the visioning process and 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.

Citizens and organizations may nominate candidates for the commission by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@GoColumbiaMo.com or (573) 874-7208 and providing contact information for the person they would like to nominate. Those nominated will be contacted and asked to submit an application. Nominations must be received by noon on Wednesday, May 4, to allow time for that person to complete and submit the application by its corresponding deadline date.

Self-nominations will be accepted as well. An application form can be completed and submitted directly to the City Clerk’s Office for self-nominations. Applications can be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office or can be found on the city’s website at http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Council/Commissions/vacancies.php. Applications must be returned to the City Clerk’s Office, 701 E. Broadway, 2^nd Floor, by noon on Friday, May 6.

The city ordinance creating the Vision Commission may be viewed online at: http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Council/Commissions/Vision_Commission/index.php.