By BRIAN JOHNSON
In August, the city will begin accepting applications from those residents who wish to serve on a board or commission. While the six-member council is elected, the numerous boards that provide information and input on council decisions are appointed. If you are interested, please download an application here.
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Applications are due Friday, September 11th, and interviews with council are scheduled for October 5th-8th. While every effort is made to place applicants where they want to serve, the council must make the appointment based on the city?s needs and vision first.
Appointments are for two-year terms, and board members are compensated at the same rate as the City Council: one dollar per month. There is an expectation that members will attend at least 75% of the meetings each year. Boards typically meet monthly, but will occasionally schedule an additional special meeting.
If you are appointed to a board, the city provides a board handbook to new members to help them become familiar with parliamentary procedures, the city?s strategic plan and the functions of the other boards.
If you are interested in how municipal government works, how decisions are made or want to participate in the direction of the city, I would urge you to apply.
For more information, please contact City Secretary Leslie Galloway or visit www.cityofkennedale.com/boards. As always, anyone is welcome to attend the meetings of any of our boards to learn how they function.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- At least one year of Kennedale residency
- Must be a registered voter in the City of Kennedale
- Must be able to communicate effectively with fellow commission members, public, other board members, City Council members, city management, and city staff
- Must maintain residency in the City of Kennedale
