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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

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

Boards and commissions applications are available 

COLUMBIA, MO (May 21, 2009) - 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,
June 5. 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 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 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. Meetings are
held the second Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. 

The Building Construction Codes Commission has two vacancies for
alternate members (to serve in absence of the regular member) for each
of the following categories: professional engineer with experience in
electrical/mechanical engineering (term to expire Aug. 1, 2010) and
master plumber (term to expire Aug. 1, 2010). 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 Cultural Affairs Standing Committee on Public Art has one vacancy
to expire July 1, 2012. The member must be an artist. The committee
makes recommendations to the Council regarding the city's Percent for
Art Program. Meetings are held on call.

The Disabilities Commission has one vacancy with the term to expire
June 15, 2011. The member shall 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 Environment and Energy Commission has one vacancy with the term to
expire June 1, 2012. 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 are held the
fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The Historic Preservation Commission has one vacancy with the term to
expire Sept. 1, 2010. The member must have an interest in historic
preservation and represent disciplines such as architecture, design,
law, real estate appraisal, construction/general contracting or be a
layperson. The commission makes recommendations to the Council regarding
historically significant structures. Monthly meetings are held the first
Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The Library Board has three vacancies to be appointed by the mayor with
terms to expire June 30, 2012. Members must reside within the Library
District and shall hold no other office or position in city government.
Duties include appointing the librarian and overseeing expenditures of
library fund monies. Monthly meetings are held the first Thursday after
the second Tuesday.

The Planning and Zoning Commission has one vacancy with the term to
expire May 31, 2014. 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 Public Communications Resource Advisory Committee has one vacancy
with the term to expire Dec. 31, 2010. The member must be a qualified
voter and resident of Ward 1 and shall be experienced in the field of
communications, citizenship or management of not-for-profit
organizations, and shall not be paid officers or employees of the city,
nor serve on the board of directors or be employed by any entity that
applies for funding through the committee or which receives funding upon
recommendation of the committee. The committee advises the City Council
in allocating designated revenue to entities that provide public
communication services to Columbia citizens. Meetings are held the
fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. 

The Railroad Advisory Board has two vacancies with terms to expire July
15, 2013. Members must have knowledge and interest in either railroad,
shipping, transportation or business and be sympathetic with the
principle of municipal ownership and operation of branch line rail
operations. The board advises the Council on the operations and needs of
the Columbia Terminal railroad. Monthly meetings are held the second
Thursday at 7:30 a.m.

The Water and Light Advisory Board has one vacancy with the term to
expire June 30, 2013. Members must be sympathetic with the principal of
municipal operation of the water and light system and qualified voters
and residents of the city for at least one year prior to appointment.
The board advises the Council on the operations and needs of the city's
water and light system. Monthly meetings are held the first Thursday at
7 a.m.
	
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