FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The City of Springfield is currently taking applications for a variety of boards and commissions.
Boards and commissions with one or more vacancies include:
Board Of Public Utilities
Has the power and duty to take charge of and exercise control over any public utility owned or operated by or hereafter acquired by the City.
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Citizens Advisory Committee For Community Development
Provides a forum for public review and comment on the City's annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.
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Citizens' Tax Oversight Committee
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
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.
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Mayor's Commission On Human Rights & 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. Note: Correspondence should be directed to the Busch Municipal Building, 840 Boonville, 65802 or 417 864-1600.
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Planning And Zoning Commission
Recommend 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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Police Civilian Review Board
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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Traffic Advisory Board
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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Tree City Usa Citizen Advisory Committee
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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Industrial Development Authority
Develops commercial, industrial, agricultural or manufacturing facilities in the City and also issues revenue bonds for industrial projects.
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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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Building Trades Examination & Certification Board
Administers the licensing of the members of various building crafts or trades.
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Public Housing Authority
Provides housing for people of low income.
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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 to view the latest 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].