April 17, 2009

City Seeks to Fill Vacancies on Boards and Commission
Application deadline is May 1

Who: City of Arlington

What: Accepting applications

When: Now through 5 p.m. Friday, May 1

Where: Office of the Mayor and Council, 101 W. Abram St.

Why: To fill vacancies on city boards and commissions

About City Boards and Commissions

Members of boards and commissions assist the Mayor and City Council and make recommendations on important general policy matters impacting the city. Most boards and commissions function in advisory capacities and some have final decision-making authority. Some board positions may require specialized training and licenses. Members are appointed by the Mayor and City Council and serve two-year volunteer terms. Appointments are scheduled to be made in June. Applications are available on the City of Arlington website at www.arlingtontx.gov/citizenboards and in the Office of the Mayor and Council located on the third floor of City Hall at 101 W. Abram St. For more information about the application process, call 817-459-6122.

The following boards/commissions have one or more vacancies:

 Animal Services Advisory Board - 1 vacancy
 Building Code Board of Appeals - 4 vacancies
 Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors - 3 vacancies
 Electrical Code Board of Appeals - 4 vacancies
 Emergency Physician's Advisory Board - 3 vacancies
 Landmark Preservation Commission - 1 vacancy
 Library Board - 2 vacancies
 License and Amortization Appeal Board - 2 vacancies
 Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board of Appeals - 5 vacancies
 Special Transportation Advisory Board - 1 vacancy
 Zoning Board of Adjustment - 1 vacancy