[Press Release] : Boards and commissions applications are available

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 18, 2007
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, Feb. 2. 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 Building Construction Codes Commission has two vacancies for alternate members (to serve in the absence of the regular member) 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 are held the fourth Monday at 4:30 p.m.
*	The C.A.R.E. ADVISORY BOARD has one vacancy with the term to expire March 1, 2010. The member must be interested in promoting the C.A.R.E. program to current and prospective employers in Columbia and Boone County.  The Board advises the Council on matters pertaining to the C.A.R.E. program.  Meetings are held on call.
*	The Community Development Commission has one vacancy with the term to expire Nov. 1, 2008. The member must be a qualified voter of Ward 6. Members 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 Disabilities Commission has three vacancies with terms to expire on June 15, 2007, June 15, 2008 and June 15, 2009, respectively. Two shall have a significant disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and one shall own or operate businesses within the Columbia area. All must be residents of the city of Columbia. The Commission considers concerns relating to residents with disabilities. Monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday at 3 p.m.
*	The Health Insurance Appeals Board has one vacancy with the term to expire Feb. 16, 2010. The member must have substantive professional experience in benefits administration for a large organization. The Board hears appeals from the decisions of the administrator. Monthly meetings are held on call.  
*	The Human Rights Commission has two vacancies with terms to expire March 1, 2010. Members shall have demonstrated a strong commitment to human rights and a belief in the principles of equal opportunity. The Commission advises the Council on human rights issues and reviews and makes decisions regarding complaints of discrimination filed with the city. Monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.  
*	The Mayor’s Committee On Physical Fitness has one vacancy to be appointed by the mayor. 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 on the second Monday at 12:30 p.m.
*	The Board of Mechanical Examiners has one vacancy with the term to expire June 17, 2009. The member shall be a registered professional engineer. The Board is empowered to give examinations for mechanical heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration licenses and certificates. Meetings are held the second Tuesday every other month at 5 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 are held the last Tuesday at 5 p.m.
*	The University of Missouri Extension Council of Boone County has one vacancy with the term to expire March 1, 2009. The member must be a resident of the city. The Council makes recommendations to the university in regard to the extension program and administers Boone County’s share of the cost of the extension services in the area. Monthly meetings held on the fourth Thursday at 6 p.m.  

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