Board and Committee Vacancies
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The following advisory boards have vacancies:
- Advisory Planning Commission – Volunteer from District 2 or 3
- Animal Welfare Committee – Volunteer from District 4
- Committee for a Better Environment – Volunteer from District 2
- Ethics Commission – Volunteer from District 3
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Tribute Committee – Volunteers from any district
- Noise Control Board – Volunteer from District 2
- Recreation Board – Volunteers from District 2 and 3
- Seniors Committee – Volunteers from District 1 and 2
- Veterans Memorial Committee – Volunteers from any District
Interested in volunteering? Please complete and submit an application to jsmiller@collegeparkmd.gov or to your City Council representative by October 1, 2021.
The Mayor and Council will make appointments in late October 2021. For additional information on City advisory boards, please visit our website at www.collegeparkmd.gov.
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.
- Animal Welfare Committee Individuals interested in serving on the Animal Welfare Committee should have interest and expertise in animal care and animal rescue. This committee addresses issues related to domestic and wild animals in the City of College Park and works with the City Animal Control Officer to promote and educate the public about animal welfare.
- Ethics Commission Individuals interested in serving on the Ethics Commission should have interest and expertise in ethical standards and local government.
- 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 Jr., Tribute Committee The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Committee plans and hosts the annual City event in honor of Dr. King.
- 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.
- Seniors Committee Individuals interested in serving on the College Park Seniors Committee should have an expertise in senior issues and/or community-building/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.