[Press Release] : Boards and commissions applications are available

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 19, 2006

CONTACT: City Clerk’s Office
(573) 874-7208 

Boards and commissions applications are available 
									
	(COLUMBIA, MO) - The Columbia city clerk is accepting
applications for boards and commissions. Applications must be received
by the clerk’s office, 701 E. Broadway, 4th Floor, by noon on Friday,
Aug. 4. Applications are available at the clerk’s office or may be
found on the city’s Web site at www.GoColumbiaMo.com on the City
Council page. The following are current boards and commissions
openings:
*	The Board of Adjustment has one vacancy for an alternate member
(to serve in the absence of a regular member, with the term to expire
Nov. 1, 2007. Members are responsible for hearing and deciding appeals
where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement,
decision or determination made by an administrative official in the
enforcement of the zoning, planning and subdividing ordinances. The
member must be a resident of the city of Columbia. Monthly meetings are
held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
*	The Building Construction Codes Commission has two vacancies for
alternate members (to serve in the absence of the regular members) in
the following categories: residential rental property owner (term to
expire Aug. 1, 2007) and person experienced in fire prevention (term to
expire Aug. 1, 2008).  
The commission periodically reviews and makes recommendations relating
to building construction codes. Monthly meetings held the fourth Monday
at 4:30 p.m.
*	The Disabilities Commission has one vacancy with the term to
expire June 15, 2009. The member shall own or operate businesses within
the Columbia area and must be a resident of the city of Columbia. The
commission considers concerns relating to residents with disabilities.
Monthly meetings are held the second Thursday at 3 p.m.
*	The Board of Health has one vacancy with the term to expire Aug.
31, 2009.  The member must be a physician and a registered, qualified
voter of the city.  The board acts in an advisory capacity to the City
Council on matters pertaining to public health and animal control.
Monthly meetings are held the second Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
*	The Historic Preservation Commission has two vacancies with
terms to expire Sept. 1, 2009. Both members must be laypersons active in
historic preservation.  This commission makes recommendations to the
Council regarding historically significant structures. Monthly meetings
are held the first Tuesday at 7 p.m.
*	The Human Rights Commission has one vacancy with the term to
expire March 1, 2008. Members shall demonstrate a strong commitment to
human rights and a belief in the principles of equal opportunity. The
commission advises
 the City Council on human rights issues and reviews and makes
decisions regarding complaints of discrimination filed with the city of
Columbia. Monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday at 7 p.m.
*	The Mayor’s Committee on Physical Fitness two vacancies to be
appointed by the mayor. The committee shall educate the public about the
importance of regular physical fitness activity and promote, initiate
and encourage local physical fitness and sports programs in the
community. Monthly meetings are held the second Monday at 12:30 p.m.
*	The Board of Mechanical Examiners has two vacancies with terms
to expire June 17, 2009. One member shall be a registered professional
engineer and one shall be a mechanical heating, ventilation, air
conditioning and refrigeration contractor or master mechanic. The board
is empowered to give examinations for mechanical heating, ventilation,
air conditioning and refrigeration licenses and certificates. Meetings
are held on call.
*	The Parks & Recreation Commission has one vacancy with the term
to expire May 31, 2009. The member must be a registered, qualified voter
of Ward 1. The commission acts in an advisory capacity in all matters
pertaining to public recreation. Monthly meetings held the third
Thursday at 7 p.m.
*	The Board of Plumbing Examiners has one vacancy with the term to
expire May 31, 2008. The member shall be a journeyman plumber and a
registered, qualified voter. The board establishes standards and
procedures for the qualification, examination and licensing of master,
journeyman, residential and apprentice plumbers, and issues certificates
of competency as appropriate.  Monthly meetings held the last Tuesday at
5 p.m.


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