CITY OF LITTLE ROCK SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Seal of Little Rock
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
Monday, Jan 12, 2009

Media Release

City of Little Rock Public Relations (501) 371-6801

City Clerk's Office 501-371-6803

CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES

The City of Little Rock is currently advertising the following vacancies for various Boards and Commissions; these positions are volunteer only, no compensation.

INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS MUST:
• Be a resident of the City of Little Rock (required for all Boards/Commissions unless otherwise noted).
• Submit a letter addressed to the Mayor and Board of Directors, expressing a desire to be considered.
• Pick up a questionnaire at 500 W. Markham, City Clerks Office, Rm. 200, Little Rock, AR.
• Complete the questionnaire and return it along with your cover letter and resume to: City of Little Rock, 500 W. Markham, ATTN: City Clerks Office, Rm. 200, Little Rock, AR 72201. Résumé’s should be limited to (2) pages and include a verifiable home address. Please designate the position for which you want to be considered when applying for a commission that has more than one position available.

Deadline for applications:
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 12:00 PM

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Little Rock Animal Services Advisory Board 2 Position
(Qualifications) 1 Position – At-Large Members
1 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Board of Adjustment 1 Positions
(Qualifications) 1 At-Large Member

Community Housing Advisory Board 3 Positions
(Qualifications) 1 Position – Real Estate Business Community
(Qualifications) 1 Position – CDC Rep
(Qualifications) 1 Position Lending Institution

Construction Board of Appeals 3 Positions
(Qualifications) 1 Position – Registered Electrical Engineer
(Qualifications) 1 Position – Master Electrical Contractor
(Qualifications) Plumbing Contractor

Racial Cultural Diversity Commission: 8 Positions
(Qualifications) 1 Position – Little Rock School Board Rep.
(Qualifications) At-Large - Ward 2 - 2 Positions
(Qualifications) At Large - Ward 3 - 2 Positions
(Qualifications) At-Large - Ward 5 - 1 Position
(Qualifications) At-Large - Ward 6 - 1 Position
(Qualifications) At Large - Ward 7 - 1 Position


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The Board of Directors is scheduled to consider these appointments at the March 17, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting. For additional information regarding this and other Boards and Commissions, please contact the Little Rock City Clerks office at 371-6803.

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