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Muscatine Iowa - Historic Preservation seeking applicants for board member 24 May 2022 ( news )
Muscatine , state Iowa ( By Press Release office)
May 24,2022
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MUSCATINE , Iowa
– The Historic Preservation Commission is looking for a resident of the City of Muscatine to fulfill the term of a member who has resigned and help safeguard Muscatine’s historical features . All candidates will be considered equally based on their qualifications to serve on the commission .
The Commission meets at 5:15 p . m . on the third Wednesday of the month in the City Council Chambers at City Hall . The commission safeguards the city’s historic , aesthetic , and cultural heritage by preserving sites and districts of history and cultural significance . Members serve five - year terms with a maximum of two full terms .
Those interested are asked to fill out an application and return the form to Boards & Commissions , Muscatine City Hall , 215 Sycamore Street , Muscatine , IA , 52761 , by 5 p . m . on Friday , June 17 . A Nominating Committee meeting will be scheduled to select the nominees for presentation to City Council .
The City of Muscatine has 12 different boards and commissions that support and advise different departments and different aspects of life within Muscatine , and applications are available by clicking on the following link:
Board/Committee/Commission Application
.
How can I apply to volunteer my time?
Those interested in becoming a member of a board or commission can complete an application and either email the form to the
administrative secretary
or mail the form to Boards & Commissions , c/o Administrative Secretary , Muscatine City Hall , 215 Sycamore , Muscatine , IA 52761 . The City keeps applications on file in case vacancies occur . If you are interested and available in volunteering your time , please submit your application for a future term of office .
All applications are reviewed by the Nominating Committee to ensure applicants meet the qualifications to serve on a specific board or commission , to ensure there is no potential conflicts of interests , and to ensure that each board or commission has a gender balance as prescribed by Iowa Code . Those that meet the requirements are submitted to the full Council for approval . The nominating committee includes the Mayor , two Council representatives , and the City Administrator or a representative from city staff .
The City of Muscatine welcomes all residents to submit their names and resumes for a specific board or commission or a general submission for any board or commission . Most boards or commissions require some knowledge of the subject matter and the responsibilities for the specific board of commission .
Details on the various Boards , Commissions , and Committees of the City of Muscatine is available by clicking
HERE
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