An amendment to the Boards, Commissions, Authorities, and Advisory Committees Appointment Policy, approved by the Mayor and Council at the April 8 City Council meeting, removes the residency requirement for applicants. Section 7 of the policy now allows any Lowndes County resident who desires to serve the City of Valdosta to be considered for an appointment. The recent change opens these public service opportunities to a larger pool of individuals who are interested in the welfare of our community as a whole.
Four appointments will be considered at the August 5 Council meeting. Applications for these appointments must be received by July 28:
- Valdosta Tree Commission – 2 vacancies
- Valdosta/Lowndes Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals – 1 vacancy
- Public Art Advisory Committee – 1 vacancy
Citizens seeking appointment should first review the membership requirements and the Code of Ethics booklet, complete an application, and sign a Code of Ethics form, all of which are available at City Hall, at 216 East Central Avenue. All of this information can also be conveniently downloaded at www.valdostacity.com.
Appointments are made by the City Council from the pool of qualified applications and are typically for two years. Citizens may choose an area to serve based on individual interests and work experiences.
To learn more about getting involved with your local government by serving on one of these entities, contact City Clerk Teresa Bolden at (229) 259-3503 or at tbolden@valdostacity.com.