Advertisement of vacancies on various Boards and Commissions
August 17, 2017
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions.
Food Policy Committee
Seeking one (1) Applicant for Appointment.
The purpose of this committee is gather and address problems found within food production, consumption, processing, distribution, and waste disposal with the primary focus on finding solutions to problems that promote sustainability, economic development, and social justice in the food system of the Columbia and surrounding areas by educating government officials about issues of the food system, making policy recommendations, research, fostering of cooperation among private, public, and non-profit interests. City Council has the final vote on approval or disapproval of recommendations. Term – 2 years.
Riverbanks Park Commission
Seeking one (1) Applicant for Appointment. Applicant must reside within the City limits.
The purpose of this commission is to establish and operate “public recreation and zoo facilities” (including any botanical garden and aquarium established as a part of the zoological park).
Deadline –Applications are due no later than August 25, 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.
