Jan. 23 meeting of the Fayetteville Planning Commission / Government Channel
Fayetteville officials are looking to fill 16 positions on eight of the city’s boards, commissions and committees.
The list of vacancies includes volunteer seats on the Advertising and Promotion Commission, Animal Services Advisory Board, Public Library Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, and more.
All volunteers must be registered voters who reside within the Fayetteville city limits.
Applications must be mailed or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office or emailed to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24.
For more information, call 479-575-8323.
Advertising and Promotion Commission (3 openings)
Seats available:
– One owner/manager of a hotel, motel, or restaurant tourism industry term ending 3/31/21
– One tourism industry unexpired term ending 3/31/20
– One public at large term ending 3/31/21
Description:This group administers the Advertising and Promotion Fund, which is generated by the local hotel, motel, and restaurant (HMR) tax. The fund is used for the advertisement and promotion of the city and its environs, and/or construction, reconstruction, repair, maintenance, improvement, equipping, and operation of public recreation facilities.
Meetings: Regular meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Fayetteville Town Center.
Animal Services Advisory Board (2 openings)
Seats available:
– One unexpired citizen at large term ending 6/30/18
– One unexpired licensed veterinarian term expiring 6/30/19
Description: This board acts in an advisory capacity on policy matters of the Animal Services Division, and works to stimulate and encourage communication with the community.
Meetings: Regular meetings are held the first Monday of the second month of each quarter at 6 p.m. in City Hall.
Audit Committee (1 opening)
Seats available:
– One CPA term ending 12/31/19
Description: The Audit Committee serves in an advisory capacity between the City Council, the city’s independent auditor, internal auditor, and management. The committee will review the city’s financial reports and internal controls regarding finance and accounting.
Meetings: The committee meets at least three times annually, or more frequently as circumstances dictate.
Civil Service Commission (2 openings)
Seats available:
– Two terms ending 03/31/23
Description: The Civil Service Commission is responsible for examining and establishing eligibility lists for appointments and promotions within the police and fire Departments. The commission also acts upon appeals and disciplinary action taken by the police and fire chiefs and the mayor. Each commissioner must be a resident of the city for at least three years immediately preceding their appointment.
Meetings: Meetings are held whenever needed to administer tests and update eligibility lists. Meetings are generally held during normal business hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (2 openings)
Seats available:
– Two terms ending 3/31/22
Description: The purpose of this board is to hear and to act upon appeals regarding decisions made by the building inspector/superintendent. The board also hears appeals regarding construction materials to be used in new building construction and development. In addition, the board hears appeals regarding enforcement of the minimum housing standards for existing structures as specified in the standard building codes. Information regarding this board can also be found in the standard building code.
Meetings: The Board does not meet on a regular basis, as the requests forwarded to this Board are infrequent. Members are telephoned a week in advance of the meeting.
Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees (2 openings)
Seats available:
– Two terms ending 4/1/22
Description: The purpose of the Board of Trustees is to provide leadership in performing the mission of the Library; to serve as a liaison between the library and the city; and to ensure the library meets the informational, educational and recreational needs of the community.
Meetings: Regular meetings are held on the third Monday of even-numbered months at 4 p.m at the Fayetteville Public Library.
Historic District Commission (1 opening)
Seats available:
– One unexpired term ending 6/30/18
Description: This commission recommends the establishment of historic districts to the City Council. Its basic function is to promote the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public through the preservation and the protection of buildings, sites, places and districts of historic interest.
Meetings: Regular meetings are held the second Thursday every other month at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Planning Commission (3 openings)
Seats available:
– Three terms ending 3/31/20
Description: The commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding zoning changes, all annexations, and conditional uses. The commission also makes recommendations concerning amendments or changes to the Master Street Plan, General Land Use Plan, or other comprehensive planning elements.
Meets: Regular meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in room 219 of the City Administration Building.
