Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
November 1, 2017
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions.
Citizens Advisory Committee
Seeking 1 (one) appointee.
The purpose of this committee is to make important recommendations for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA), and Columbia Assisting Neighborhood Development Opportunities (CANDO) funds, advises the Mayor and Council on the needs of neighborhoods, reviews amendments and makes appropriate comments on policies. Term – 4 years.
Climate Protection Action Committee
Seeking 2 (two) appointees.
Identify measures that can be taken to reduce greenhouse gases. CPAC was initiated to impact climate change, but now also serves as the City’s unofficial environmental clearing house, focusing on air quality, energy conservation, water conservation and recycling/waste reduction. Term – 2 years.
Deadline – Applications are due no later than Nov. 6, 2017, at 5 p.m.
For applications and more information contact Chanique Belton at 803-545-3546 or send a request to [email protected]. You can also visit our website at http://www.columbiasc.net/boards-commissions to download an application.
