Posted: November 04, 2009 08:56:11 PST
There are a number of vacancies on City of Bellingham boards, commissions and committees, offering City residents many opportunities to serve their community.
Candidates must be current residents of the State of Washington, and have been so for at least three (3) years; must presently live within Bellingham City limits and have done so for at least two (2) years; be registered voters and U.S. citizens. If anyone has an interest in serving, he or she should pick up an application from the Mayor's Office at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street, Second Floor, or print one off of the City’s website at: www.cob.org/government/public/boards-commissions/index.aspx
The City seeks applicants for the following vacant positions:
Bellingham Arts Commission - There are two (2) vacancies on the commission. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Mayor’s Board Room.
Community Development Advisory Board - There are three (3) vacancies on the board – one for WWU Representative and two for the Special Services. Meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Mayor's Boardroom, Second Floor, City Hall.
Housing Authority Board – There is one (1) vacancy on the board. Meets the third Tuesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the Administrative Office at 208 Unity Street or in different locations around the county.
Lake Whatcom Watershed Advisory Board – There is one (1) vacancy on the Board for a three-year term. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Human Resources Training Room, Second Floor, City Hall.
Museum Society Board – There are two (2) vacancies on the Board. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at the Whatcom Museum’s Board Room.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board – There are three (3) vacancies on the board. Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 a.m. at the Bloedel Donovan Park Beach Pavilion.
Sehome Hill Arboretum Board – There are two (2) vacancies on the Board for an At-Large and City of Bellingham Rep position. The Board meets the third Thursday every other month (excluding June, July and August) at 4:00 p.m. at the WWU Physical Plant.
Sister Cities Advisory Board – There are three (3) vacancies on the Board. The Board is looking for persons with experience in grant writing, program and event coordination, and/or an interest in Russia or Australia. Bellingham has five Sister Cities: Tateyama, Japan; Port Stephens, Australia; Punta Arenas, Chile; Nakhodka, Russia; and Cheongju, Korea. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Board Room.
For more information regarding any of the above positions, please contact the Mayor's office at 778-8100.
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Media Contact:
Tracy Lewis, Administrative Assistant
Mayor's Office
360-778-8100
tlewis@cob.org
