Residents Sought for 10 Positions on Six Policy-Making Boards by Friday, April 7

Staff Report

Wednesday, March 29th, 2023

The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following terms on important policy-making boards:

One position on the Airport Authority for a term of four years; this position requires residence within five miles of the airport.*
Two positions on the Classic Center Authority for terms of four years.*
One position on the Deferred Compensation Board for a term of two years.*
Two positions on the Hearings Board for terms of four years.*
Two positions on the Historic Preservation Commission for terms of three years.*
Two positions on the Planning Commission for terms of five years.*
* - Incumbents are eligible for reappointment and may reapply.

These positions are unpaid, volunteer positions. Applicants for any board, authority, or commission positions must be Athens-Clarke County residents. More detailed information about each board, authority, or commission is available online at www.accgov.com/boards.

Applications can be filled out online at www.accgov.com/boards or obtained from the Clerk of Commission's Office in Room 204 of City Hall, 301 College Avenue. The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, April 7. A separate application must be completed for each position.

The Mayor and Commission is tentatively scheduled to interview applicants on the afternoon / night of Tuesday, April 25. This will be the only date for interviews. Applicants who are selected for an interview will receive a notification of their interview time. Interviews will be open to the public.

The Mayor and Commission is tentatively scheduled to make appointments at the Regular Session meeting on Tuesday, May 2.

For more information, call the Clerk of Commission's Office at 706-613-3031 or the Mayor's Office at 706-613-3010.