City Announces 11 Opportunities to Serve
The City of Valdosta has 11 vacancies on a variety of boards, commissions, authorities and advisory committees for which they are seeking community-minded people to apply.
"The board positions for which we are currently seeking applicants touch all areas of city life and provide a great diverse representation of the community," said Mayor John Gayle. "Good government depends on the involvement of others, and we urge our citizens to earnestly consider these opportunities to serve."
In accordance with the City of Valdosta's Appointment Policy and to make the public aware of these volunteer opportunities to serve their community, the City of Valdosta announces the following openings:
- Greater Lowndes Planning Commission—1 Appointment
- Keep Lowndes-Valdosta Beautiful Board—1 Appointment
- Public Art Advisory Committee—3 Appointments
- Valdosta Housing Authority—1 Resident Appointment
- Valdosta Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals—2 Appointments
- Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport Authority—1 Appointment
- Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority—1 Appointment
- Valdosta-Lowndes County Zoning Board of Appeals—1 Appointment
Interested applicants should first review the Membership Requirements booklet and the Code of Ethics, complete an application, and sign a Code of Ethics form, all of which are available at the Valdosta City Clerk's Office, at City Hall, located at 216 East Central Avenue. All required forms, which may also be conveniently downloaded or completed online at the city's website, should be submitted to City Clerk Teresa S. Bolden by 5 p.m., on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Mayor and Council will make the appointments from the pool of qualified applicants at the May 10 City Council meeting.
To learn more about serving the community through these entities, contact City Clerk Bolden at 229-259-3503 or by Email at tbolden@valdostacity.com.