Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions
August 12, 2014
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. I strongly urge interested persons to apply.
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 five (5) Applicants.
The City of Columbia is accepting applications for the Board of Zoning Appeals Form Based Codes. Applicants being sought must meet the following criteria: an architect, a landscape or urban planner, an attorney, and an individual involved in real estate.
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.
Columbia Housing Authority
Seeking one (1) Applicant.
Responsible for the oversight of the Housing Authority and its Executive Director. Term – 5 years.
Historic Columbia Foundation
Seeking one (1) Applicant.
Historic Columbia Foundation’s mission is to nurture, support and protect the historical and cultural heritage of Columbia and its environs through programs of advocacy, education and preservation. Term – 4 years.
Parks and Recreation Foundation
Seeking two (2) 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.
Planning Commission
Seeking one (1) Applicant.
The purpose of this commission is to develop and maintain a continuing planning program which will benefit City of Columbia residents; to provide a mutual forum to identify, discuss, study and address local development issues and opportunities; to foster, develop and review policies, plans and priorities in order to insure orderly growth, development, conservation and preservation; to furnish technical assistance to city government and its agents; and to review and coordinate federal, state and local programs that have an impact on the city. The Commission also advises City Council on annexations, zoning changes and approves subdivision plats/large development plans.
Term – 3 years. For more information check here.
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 August 29, 2014, 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.
