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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 17, 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,
Nov. 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 four vacancies
for alternate members (to serve in the absence of the regular member)
for each of the following categories: professional engineer with
experience in electrical/mechanical (term to expire Aug. 1, 2010);
residential rental property owner (term to expire Aug. 1, 2010); master
plumber (term to expire Aug. 1, 2010), 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 Community Development Commission has one vacancy with the
term to expire Nov. 1, 2010. The member must be a qualified voter of the
city. 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 held on call.
●	The Disabilities Commission has one vacancy with the term to
expire June 15, 2009. The member must have a significant disability as
defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and must be a resident of
the city. The commission considers concerns relating to residents with
disabilities. Monthly meetings are held the second Thursday at 3 p.m.  
●	The Board of Electrical Examiners has one vacancy with the term
to expire Aug. 1, 2010. The member must be a registered professional
engineer. The board is empowered to give examinations for
electricians’ licenses and certificates. Meetings are held on
call.
●	The Environment and Energy Commission has one vacancy with the
term to expire June 1, 2008. The member must be a qualified voter of the
city and should have knowledge in matters pertaining to the environment.
The commission serves in an advisory capacity for all matters pertaining
to environmental protection and conservation. Monthly meetings held on
the fourth Tuesday at 7  p.m.
●	The Board of Health has one vacancy with the term to expire Aug.
31, 2010.  The member must be a veterinarian and a registered, qualified
voter of the city.  The board acts in an advisory capacity to the
Council on matters pertaining to public health and animal control.
Monthly meetings are held the second Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
●	The Internet Citizens Advisory Group has one vacancy with the
term to expire Oct. 15, 2008. 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 Board of Mechanical Examiners has one vacancy with the term
to expire June 17, 2009. The member shall be a registered professional
engineer and must 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 Planning and Zoning Commission has one vacancy with the term
to expire May 31, 2011. The member must be a qualified voter and
resident of the city for at least one year immediately prior to
appointment, and shall hold no other office or position in city
government. The commission makes recommendations pertaining to planning
and zoning related issues. Meetings are held the Thursday following
Council meeting Mondays at 7 p.m.
●	The Substance Abuse Advisory Commission has one vacancy with the
term to expire Oct. 31, 2010. Both members shall have demonstrated an
interest in and a 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 the second Wednesday at 12 p.m.

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