County Seeks Volunteers to Fill Board & Commission Openings

THE WASHTENAW COUNTY Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens to volunteer for a slate of positions with the various Boards, Committees and Commissions. The Board of Commissioners will make these appointments at their upcoming session on May 21, 2014 at 6:45 p.m. in the Board Room, Administration Building, 220 North Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Individuals interested in applying should submit a letter of interest and resume, including a home address, to Peter Simms, County Clerk’s office, P.O. Box 8645, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107. Letters and resumes may also be submitted via email to simmsp@ewashtenaw.org, via fax (734) 222-6528, or apply online at www.ewashtenaw.org.

Those résumés received by May 15, 2014 will be submitted to the Board of Commissioners for its consideration on May 21, 2014. The appointments will become effective May 21, 2014. These appointments include:

Public Works Board–The Board of Commissioners is looking to fill one position representing the general public for the remainder of a three-year term expiring on December 31, 2015. The Public Works Board focuses on assisting local communities within Washtenaw County in addressing environmental and public health issues and development needs, including wastewater disposal and collection, water treatment and supply, lake management, and solid waste and recycling management.

Washtenaw County Food Policy Council – The Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill one position, one (1) representing Planning. The available position has a two-year term expiring December 31, 2015. The Food Policy Council was established in 2012 to develop a healthy community and thriving local food system.

For additional information, please contact Peter Simms, Washtenaw County Clerk’s Office.  Phone: (734) 222-6655; email: simmsp@ewashtenaw.org.