[Vision-l] Applicants sought for Columbia Vision Commission

[Imagine Columbia’s Future]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20, 2011

Applications are being accepted for the Columbia Vision Commission

(COLUMBIA, MO) – 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, 2011,
and the other term to expire Dec. 15, 2012. Candidates must 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 1, 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 3.

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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