[Durham INC] Revised Board Vacancy List
Bullock,Sheila
Sheila.Bullock at durhamnc.gov
Thu Jun 27 16:36:39 EDT 2013
Below is a revised Board Vacancy List.
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City Clerk's Office
City of Durham
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701
(919)560-4166
(919)560-4835 (FAX)
CURRENT VACANCIES ON BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
June 27, 2013 Release #8
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The City of Durham is seeking interested citizens to serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee, Durham Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission, Durham Convention Center Authority, Durham Historic Preservation Commission, Equal Business Opportunity Program Advisory Committee, Firefighter's Relief Fund Board of Trustees, Homeless Services Advisory Committee, Human Relations Commission and `the Recreation Advisory Commission.
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Due to a resignation, there is currently one (1) vacancy on the Citizens Advisory Committee with the term to expire on June 30, 2014.
This committee works to facilitate citizen participation in the planning and implementation of the Durham Community Development Block Grant Program. Residents living anywhere in the Durham city limits are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Applicants residing in predominantly low-to-moderate income neighborhoods or historically targeted areas such as Lyon Park, West End, Walltown, Gattis Street, Morehead Hill, Lakewood, Junction Road, and North East Central Durham are particularly encouraged to apply. We also welcome applications from handicapped persons as well as representatives of the business community, housing community, citizens representing PACs 1 through 5 and other interested civic groups. The committee meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Department of Community Development located at 807 E. Main Street. Members serve without compensation. Applicants must reside within the corporate City limits.
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Due to terms expiring, there will be two (2) vacancies on the Durham Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission for citizens to represent the categories of Recreation/Recreation Business and NCCU Liaison with the terms to expire on August 31, 2016.
The primary purpose of the Commission is to provide advice to the City Council and the Board of County Commissioners on questions relating to bicycle and pedestrian issues. Six (6) members are appointed by the City Council representing the following constituencies which have an interest and expertise in: Bicycle Commuting, Urban Trails and Greenways, University Student/University Facilities, Transportation Planning/Policy, Recreation/Recreation Business and the Inter-Neighborhood council.
The Commission meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Committee Room at City Hall. Members serve without compensation and must reside within the corporate City limits.
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Due to a term expiring, there will be one (1) vacancy on the Durham Convention Center Authority with the term to expire on July 31, 2016.
In making appointments to the Convention Center Authority, priority will be given to having a balance of people who have at least five years of business management, legal, accounting or other pertinent experience, which may include experience with budgets, sales and marketing plans or business contracts.
The Authority employs independent contractors, helps determine rates for the use of the facility, helps formulate policies and procedures for the operation and use of the facility, administers, oversees and evaluates the performance of the Management Company and other contractors under the Management Agreement or any other contracts pertaining to operation, management or maintenance of the facility. It also reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations to the governing boards regarding the annual operating budget and related reports, authorizes expenditures of funds for operations, repairs, insurance and other costs.
The Board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. at the Durham Marriott at the Civic Center located at 201 Foster Street. Members serve without compensation. Applicants must reside within the corporate City limits.
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Due to terms expiring, there will be two (2) vacancies on the Durham Historic Preservation Commission for a Regular Member representing Developer/Builder and a At-Large Member representing Historian. The terms will expire on September 1, 2016.
The Commission provides a mechanism for coordinated and consistent planning for the protection of valuable historic resources. They also address problems and coordinates limited resources which promotes, enhances and preserves the character and heritage of the Durham Community.
The Commission meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month in the Committee Room located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. Members serve without compensation. Applicants must reside within the Corporate City Limits.
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There are currently four (4) vacancies on the Equal Business Opportunity Program Advisory Committee to represent the following:
One (1) Non-SDBE Construction Firm Owner (term expires April 1, 2014)
One (1) SDBE Construction Firm Owner (term expires April 1, 2015)
One (1) SDBE Non-Professional Firm Owner (term expire April 1, 2015)
One (1) Non-SDBE Professional Services Firm Owner (term expire April 1, 2015)
The SDBE Construction Firm Owner must be certified with the City of Durham's Equal Business Opportunity Program. For more information, contact the Equal Opportunity/Equity Assurance Department at 560-4180, Ext. 17241.
Duties of the Committee include: Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of the EBOP within Durham City government; monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the City's EBOP policies and procedures, resolutions and ordinances, including their implementation by the various City departments; studying and evaluating the necessity for further City regulations and procedures regarding Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SDBE) participation; receiving and, where necessary, analyzing, information concerning the presence of discrimination in the bidding and contracting process and to recommend to the City Council further steps to alleviate such discrimination; researching and reviewing other jurisdictions SDBE programs; acting as a conduit between the City and the community, industry, organizations, trade associations, chambers of commerce and SDBEs; planning and participating in education and training for SDBEs and researching and recommending to the City Council race and gender neutral alternatives which will assist SDBEs.
The Board meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon in the Equal Opportunity/Equity Assurance Department located at 211 Rigsbee Avenue. Members serve two-year terms without compensation and must reside within the corporate city limits.
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Due to an expired term, there is currently one (1) vacancy on the Firefighter's Relief Fund Board of Trustees with the term to expire on January 1, 2015.
The responsibilities of this committee are to govern the disbursement of operating funds which are acquired through taxes paid by insurance companies. The by-laws of this committee are governed by N.C. State General Statutes and meetings are held as needed. Members serve without compensation. Applicants must reside within the corporate City Limits.
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Due to a term expiring, there will be one (1) vacancy on the Homeless Services Advisory Committee representing a Former Homeless Person. The term will expire on June 30, 2015.
The purpose of this Committee is to advise the Durham City Council and the Durham Board of County commissioners on the implementation of collaborative initiatives to prevent and end homelessness in Durham.
The board consists of 23 voting members, four of which are appointed by the City Council representing the following areas: Faith Community, Corporate Sector Business, Non-Profit Organization and Former Homeless Person.
The Committee meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located on the 1st floor of City Hall. Members serve without compensation and must live within the corporate city limits.
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Due to a resignation there is currently one (1) vacancy on the Human Relations Commission for an Other Racial Minority Group Female with the term to expire on June 30, 2015.
The duties of the Commission are to develop ways to have an atmosphere conducive to the best possible human relations in the community, including but not limited to the following: holding community meetings, conducting educational programs, doing research, and receiving and conciliating discrimination complaints. The new Commissioners would be expected to serve on a subcommittee, meeting at least once monthly, along with attending at least one meeting per month of the full Commission. Attendance is a major prerequisite to serving. Minimum time involved is five hours per month. This Commission acts as a public forum to hear and resolve complaints of human and civil rights in our Community and advises the City Council of these matters. The Composition of the Commission represents fairly the social, economic, gender and ethnic composition of the population of the City and is comprised of six (6) African Americans, six (6) Whites, and three (3) members of other racial minority groups other than listed above. In addition, both genders shall be equally represented but neither by more than fifty-three (53) percent. The Commission meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. Members serve without compensation and must reside within the Corporate City limits.
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Due to terms expiring, there will be three (3) vacancies on the Recreation Advisory Commission for two (2) members with terms expiring on August 8, 2016 and one (1) member to represent a person with a disability (term expires on August 8, 2016).
This Commission works with the Director of Recreation and makes recommendations regarding recreation programs, facilities, resources and needs of the city.
The Committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the Parks & Recreation Department at 400 Cleveland Street. Members serve without compensation.
Applicants must reside within the Corporate City limits.
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Members of a board, committee or commission shall attend at least fifty percent (50%) of the meetings in a given 12-month period. It shall be the policy of the City Council to remove that appointee in the absence of his/her showing good cause and to make another appointment. This paragraph shall not apply to members of the Human Relations Commission, who are subject to the attendance requirements of Section 34-108(e) of the City Code or boards, committees and commissions that have their attendance requirements addressed through by-laws or an interlocal agreement.
City and County Taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.
Applications may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office located on the second floor of City Hall, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or visit the City's web site at www.durhamnc.gov. Click on City Departments/City Clerk and then Boards, Committees and Commissions.
Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
A person with a disability may receive an auxiliary aid or service to effectively participate in city government activities by contacting the ADA Coordinator, voice 919-560-4197, fax 560-4196, TTY 919-560-1200, or ADA at durhamnc.gov<mailto:ADA at durhamnc.gov>, as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event or deadline date.
Deadline for Receiving Applications is 5 p.m.
Durham Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission.......................................................................July 12, 2013
Durham Convention Center Authority..............................................................................................July 12, 2013
Durham Historic Preservation Commission......................................................................................July 12, 2013
Equal Business Opportunity Program Advisory Committee............................................................July 12, 2013
Firefighter's Relief Fund Board of Trustees......................................................................................July 12, 2013
Homeless Services Advisory Committee..........................................................................................July 12, 2013
Recreation Advisory Commission......................................................................................................July 12, 2013
Citizens Advisory Committee.............................................................................................................July 29, 2013
Human Relations Commission............................................................................................................July 29, 2013
Sheila Bullock, Sr. Executive Assistant
City of Durham
Office of the City Clerk
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-4166 Office
(919) 560-4835 Fax
sheila.bullock at durhamnc.gov
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