WANTED: Citizens who are willing to become local leaders. That’s the goal of the City Boards and Commissions. Asheville City Council is looking for some citizens who want to get involved and make a difference by serving on a city board or commission.

The boards listed below currently have vacancies and are looking for dedicated citizens to lead the community. The deadline for receiving applications for these openings is Thursday, August 14 at 5 p.m.

Citizens-Police Advisory Committee

The
responsibilities of the Committee include serving as liaison between
the police and community over concern; to mediate problems or
conflicts; to serve as an advocate for programs, ideas, and methods to
improve the relationship between the police and the community; and to
disseminate information to the community and to the government
officials in Asheville.

Sustainable Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment

This
Committee will undertake initiatives, at a City level and participate
in the larger community and regional discussions, to improve the
environment, encourage green development, and support the development
of a healthy community.

Recreation Board

The
Board advises City Council on various matters pertaining to the
operation of park facilities and recreation programs within the City of
Asheville, to make policy recommendations to City Council, and to carry
out duties as may be assigned to them by City Council.

Tourism Development Authority

This
position is for an individual who is involved in tourism development
but who does not own or operate a hotel, motel or other taxable tourist
accommodation. The purpose of the Authority is to further the
development of travel, tourism, and conventions in the county through
state, national and international advertising and promotion.

For more information contact: Maggie Burleson, City Clerk, (828) 259-5601.