Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions
January 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is seeking persons to serve on a variety of boards and commissions. Participation is another way city residents can take part in their government. Below is a list of boards and commissions that currently have vacancies.
Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
Seeking one (1) District 1 Applicant.
The purpose of BPAC is to advise the Mayor and City Council Members, the City of Columbia transportation planning staff; community organizations; and partners on bicycling and pedestrian issues facing the city; to work toward development of bicycle/pedestrian master plan; to represent community and constituent interests in transportation planning decisions; and to provide feedback to staff on projects relating to walking and bicycling. Current appointees need to re-apply for consideration. Term – 2 years.
Board of Zoning Appeals Form Based Codes
Seeking one (1) Applicant that is a landscape or urban planner.
Applicants must be residents of the city.
The City of Columbia is accepting applications for the Board of Zoning Appeals Form Based Codes. The purpose of the Board of Zoning Appeals Form Based Codes is to hear and decide appeals when it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made the zoning administrator or the Consolidated Review Committee in the enforcement of the code when the property is governed by a form based code. Term – 3 years.
Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development
Seeking one (1) At-large and one District 4 Representative for Appointment/Re-Appointment. Applicants must be residents of the city.
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.
Design/Development Review Commission
Seeking one (1) Architect, one (1) Community Representative, and one (1) Realtor. Applicants must be residents on the city.
The purpose of the Design/Development Review Commission (DDRC) is to review and approve work proposed within the City’s historic districts, urban design areas, and upon designated landmarks. Term – 3 years.
Parks and Recreation Foundation
Seeking four (4) Applicants.
Columbia Parks and Recreation Foundation enhances the leisure service opportunities in the City of Columbia by improving the scope and quality of educational and human development programs. It encourages, recruits, receives, and administers gifts, devises, and donations by deed, will or otherwise, for the advancement of the City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department. Term – 3 years.
Property Maintenance Board of Adjustment and Appeals
Seeking seven (7) Applicants for Appointment/Re-Appointment who are qualified by experience and training (i.e. architect, contractor, engineer, property manager) to pass on matters pertaining to property maintenance.
The purpose of the Property Maintenance Board of Adjustment and Appeals is to hear appeals of notices or decisions issued under the International Property Maintenance Code. Term – 3 years.
Deadline – Applications are due no later than February 13, 2015, 5 p.m.
For applications and more information contact Connie Lucius at (803) 545-4268 or send a request to [email protected]. You can also visit our website at https://columbiasc.gov/boards-commissions to download an application.
