[Durham INC] City Board vacancies

[M. W. Shiflett - Hotmail]

I agree.

One of the most rewarding experiences after being President of INC back in 99 was applying for and getting City Council's vote to sit on the Housing Appeals Board as a representative of the neighborhood category.

I would strongly recommend serving on any one of these boards and/or commissions.

Mike Shiflett

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Melissa Rooney 
  To: inc-list at durhaminc.org ; durhamenviro at yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 2:10 PM
  Subject: Re: [Durham INC] City Board vacancies


  I wish I could sit on one of these committees...but with the baby on the way (2 months and counting), I can't even think about committing. I hope others will consider doing so.


  It would be GREAT to have an INC and/or PA rep on each of these three committees, particularly the open space and trails commission and the city-county environmental affairs board.


  Of course asking for a volunteer and getting one (or even volunteering, oneself) are two entirely different matters :)


  Melissa Rooney





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  From: Pat Carstensen <pats1717 at hotmail.com>
  To: inc listserv <inc-list at durhaminc.org>
  Sent: Mon, April 5, 2010 7:21:55 AM
  Subject: [Durham INC] City Board vacancies

  I am resending this, with the vacancies of particular interest to neighborhoods in the text of the e-mail, in the hope that it is more likely to be sent to neighborhood list-serves. Applications are due for most of these by next Friday.  You can get an application from www.durhamnc.gov  


  Due to terms expiring, there will two (2) vacancies on the DURHAM OPEN SPACE & TRAILS COMMISSION representing Ward 1 and Ward 2 with the terms to expire June 30, 2013.



  The primary purpose of the Commission shall be to provide advice to the Durham City Council and Board of County Commissioners on matters relating to open space preservation and trail development.  In order to provide recreational and environmental benefits for the citizens of Durham County, the Commission shall promote the preservation of valuable open spaces, the preservation of natural vegetation and stream valleys within the urban and rural environment, and the development of trails and other appropriate recreational and transportation facilities for pedestrians and bicycles.  The Commission shall promote the protection of the natural environment where appropriate to serve the public interest, with equal consideration for long-term care of the environment and the short-term pressures of growth.  In doing so, the Commission shall foster the wise use of the County's natural resources and shall strive to involve all segments of the Durham community.  The Commission meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Committee Room/2nd Floor/City Hall.   


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  Due to a term expiring, there will be one (1) vacancy on the DURHAM CITY-COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS BOARD representing the category of LAW with the term to expire on June 1, 2013.



  The Board advises both the City and County governments with regard to environmental policies.  They educate the public and local officials on environmental issues, performs special studies and projects on environmental questions as requested by City or County governments, vacilitates citizen participation in local government deliberations on environmental matters, studies changes in environmental science and law and promotes intergovernmental and public/private cooperation.  The Board meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall.   



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  Due to a term expiring, there will be one (1) vacancy on the DURHAM CITY-COUNTY APPEARANCE COMMISSION with the term to expire on April 1, 2013.



  The purpose of the Commission is to enhance and improve the visual quality and aesthetic character of Durham City and County.  The Commission consists of 15 members, seven members appointed by the City Council and eight members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.  A majority of the members shall have expertise in a design field such as architecture, landscape design, city planning, horticulture, urban design or a related field.  While encouraging applicants with expertise in aesthetics, attempts shall also be made to assure that the appointments represent a cross section of the community.  The Board meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room B located on the Ground Floor of City Hall.  



                    



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