FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The City of Springfield is currently taking applications for a variety of boards and commissions.
Current openings include:
Traffic Advisory Board (seven openings)
Advises the Traffic Engineer, Chief of Police, City Manager and City Council of ways and means for improving traffic conditions and/or enforcement of traffic regulations.
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Building Trades Examination & Certification Board (five openings)
Administers the licensing of the members of various building crafts or trades.
Specific volunteers needed: Commercial contractor representative, electrical contractor representative, residential contractor representative and two plumbing contractor representatives.
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Citizens' Tax Oversight Committee (four openings)
Review and monitor the collection of the 1/4-cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax revenues, the 1/8-cent Transportation Sales Tax revenues, the 3/4-cent Police and Fire Fighters Pension Fund Sales Tax revenues, the Hotel/Motel Tax revenues, and the Level Property Tax revenues. In addition, the committee may evaluate any proposed reduction or enhancement to pension benefits before presentation to City Council.
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Landmarks Board (four openings)
Advises City Council, City Planning and Zoning Commission, the Park Board and the City Manager relating to the identification, protection, retention and preservation of historic sites in the City of Springfield.
Specific volunteers needed: Midtown neighborhood representative, Commercial Street representative, Walnut Street representative, real estate sector representative.
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Police Civilian Review Board (three openings)
To review and comment to the City Council through the City Manager and to the Chief of Police upon citizen appeals of determinations made by the Police Department about specific police conduct matters.
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Board of Adjustment
Has authority to hear appeals, decide district boundaries, allow exceptions, and grant variances of the Zoning Ordinance relating to land improvements, in accordance with guidelines established by the Zoning Ordinance.
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Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations
Foster mutual understanding and respect among all racial, religious and ethnic groups of the City and investigates discrimination complaints.
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Personnel Board
Advises the City Council, City Manager and Director of Personnel concerning personnel administration and makes any investigation which it considers desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service; approves merit system rules and hears appeals from disciplinary action.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Recommends proposed amendments to Springfield Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance & Official Zoning Map; applications for conditional use permits; exercises control over platting of subdividing land and other various land development applications within the City.
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Public Housing Authority
Provides housing for people of low income.
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Tree City USA Citizen Advisory Board
Committee will advise City Council and appropriate City Departments regarding the city's trees and the community's urban forest and assist in continuing to qualify Springfield as a Tree City USA community.
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The City has more than 25 standing boards and commissions, providing hundreds of opportunities for citizens to get involved in the community. Requirements for the City’s standing boards and commissions vary. Please visit springfieldmo.gov/boards for the latest boards and commissions openings.
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For more information, contact City Clerk Anita Cotter, 417-864-1651 or [email protected]. Media are asked to contact Cora Scott, director of Public Information & Civic Engagement, at 417-864-1009 (office) | 417-380-3352 (cell), [email protected].