The City of Sebastian is seeking a number of volunteers to serve on several advisory committees and boards – and the deadline to file is quickly approaching.
Applicants have until the end of day Friday (4:30 p.m.) to submit their applications to be considered.
The City Council will review the applications and vote on their appointees at a later meeting.
The following posts have openings:
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: Applicants to fill one unexpired, alternate member position on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. This is a volunteer position and applicants must be City residents. The term will expire May 31, 2021. This Committee meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1225 Main St.
- Natural Resources Board: Applicants to fill an unexpired, alternate member term on the Natural Resources Board. The term will expire July 2022. This board holds the City’s annual Earth Day event and advises City Council on environmental issues with a three-pronged focus on preservation, regulatory programs and asset management. This is a volunteer position and applicants must be a City resident. The Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1225 Main St.
- Planning and Zoning Commission: Applicants to fill an expired, regular member position – term to expire Feb. 1, 2023. This is a volunteer position. Applicants must have been a City resident one year prior to application and file annual financial disclosure. This Commission meets on the first and third Thursday of each Month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1225 Main St.
- Police Officer Pension Board of Trustees – Civilian position: Applicants to fill one civilian position on the Police Officer Pension Board to fill a four-year term. This Board meets quarterly in the City Council Chambers, 1225 Main St., to administer the retirement system for Sebastian’s police officers. Residency and financial disclosure is required for this volunteer position.
Applications for all openings are available in the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 1225 Main St., between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or online www.cityofsebastian.org.