Board and Committee Vacancies
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Interested in volunteering? Please complete and submit an application to jsmiller@collegeparkmd.gov or to your City Council representative by May 18th. For more information on City advisory boards and how to apply, please visit our website at www.collegeparkmd.gov/186/Boards-Commissions. The City is currently seeking volunteers for: Advisory Planning Commission Individuals interested in serving on the Advisory Planning Commission should have a City-wide perspective and interest in planning and housing issues; a track record of civic-mindedness from work on other City projects or committees and some knowledge of the planning and development process and related laws and procedures. The Advisory Planning Commission has one vacancy for a District 1 resident. Committee for a Better Environment Individuals interested in serving on the Community for a Better Environment should have an interest in sustainability and the environment. Dr. Martin Luther King Tribute Committee Individuals serving on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee will help to plan the City’s annual tribute event. Noise Control Board Individuals interested in serving on the Noise Control Board should have interest or expertise in mediation, noise measurement and control, code interpretation, administrative law, and fair adjudication Recreation Board Individuals interested in serving on the Recreation Board should have interest and expertise in entertainment, recreation, sports, social activities, organizational skills, media relations, and consensus building. College Park Seniors Committee Individuals interested in serving on the College Park Seniors Committee should have an expertise in senior issues and/or community-building and networking. Veterans Memorial Committee Individuals interested in serving on the Veterans Memorial Committee will be involved in planning the City’s Veterans Day and Memorial Day events to honor our veterans.
Bee City USA Committee
Are you interested in, or have a background in, ecology, native plants, garden communities and nature? Is protecting pollinator populations important to you? Would you like to volunteer to serve your community?
A new committee is being formed to enhance community awareness of urban pollinators in the City of College Park. The Committee will follow the guidelines established by Bee City USA to maintain the City’s affiliation with this organization. The Committee will:
• Celebrate National Pollinator Week in June, by holding educational events or installing or restoring pollinator habitats. • Develop material about pollinator preservation for the City website. • Create reports of pollinator-friendly activities and accomplishments, native plant species list and recommended suppliers, and development of an integrated pest management plan. • Install and maintain at least one authorized Bee City USA street sign in a prominent location • Develop and implement a pollinator-friendly habitat program and recommend improvements to City policies and practices as they relate to pollinator conservation. • Renew Bee City USA certification annually by providing a report of the previous year’s activities and accomplishments. • Create an annual work plan and submit a yearend report of activities and accomplishments to the Mayor and Council.
The Committee will consist of no more than 9 members who either live or work in the City of College Park. A staff liaison from the Department of Public Works will support the Committee to accomplish the requirements of Bee City USA.
If you are interested in joining this new committee, please complete and submit an application to jsmiller@collegeparkmd.gov. You can get the application by visiting our website at www.collegeparkmd.gov/186/Boards-Commissions.