CITY OF ASTORIA SEEKS VOLUNTEER MEMBERS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Astoria Mayor Arline LaMear will soon be making appointments to the City’s various Boards and Commissions in 2015. Selection of Board and Commission members is a function of the Astoria City Mayor using recommendations by City Council members, City staff and department heads, and through volunteer applications. Volunteer committees offer citizens the opportunity to be involved in the community in a number of ways. Volunteers are a huge and valuable resource without which the City would not be able to provide a number of services.
A brief description of the various Boards and Commissions is included on the “Citizen Advisory Committees Application Form”. If you are interested in serving on any of the City of Astoria's volunteer committees, the application form may be accessed by visiting the City of Astoria’s web page at www.astoria.or.us.    The application form is also available in the Mayor’s Office on the third floor of City Hall. To apply for current vacancies, submit an application form to the Mayor’s Office by 5:00 p.m. January 15, 2015. Appointments will be made by January 30, 2015.

Listed below are the current Committees where there are vacancies:
• Budget Committee
• Design Review Committee (vacant positions are for “Design Professional” and “Builder”)
• Historic Landmarks Commission
• Hospital Authority
• Library Board
• Parks & Recreation Board
• Planning Commission
• 3R Committee
The City welcomes applications at any time for future vacancies. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact the Mayor’s Office at (503) 325-5824 or via email at jyuill@astoria.or.us.