[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Applications are being accepted for the Columbia Vision Commission

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: City Clerk
(573) 874-7208


Applications are being accepted for the Columbia Vision Commission

COLUMBIA, MO (May 23, 2012) - 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 two vacancies with one term to expire Dec. 15, 2013, and the other term to expire Dec. 15, 2014. Candidates must be qualified voters residing within the city ofColumbiaor residents of Boone County, not residing within the city limits of Columbia. Candidates must also 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 at 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, June 6, 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: http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Council/Commissions/vacancies.php. Applications must be returned to the City Clerk's Office, 701 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, by noon on Friday, June 8.

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


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