Three vacancies each on Library, Culture & Arts, and Parks and Recreations commissions

Published in the January 6 – 19, 2016 issue of Morgan Hill Life

By Staff Report

City-of-Morgan-Hill-webInterested in helping out the community? The city of Morgan Hill has six openings, three on the Library, Culture and Arts Commission and three on the Parks and Recreation Commission.

There are three upcoming vacancies on the Library, Culture & Arts Commission. Citizens appointed to the Library, Culture & Arts Commission will serve two-year-terms beginning April 1, 2016 and ending April 1, 2018.

The Library, Culture and Arts Commission provides the city council with advice and recommendations regarding the adequacy of library facilities; seeks opportunities for city sponsored artistic and performance opportunities; encourages community involvement in the arts; and reviews and recommends works of art to be acquired by the city or installed on public property. This seven-member commission meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Morgan Hill Council Chambers located at 17555 Peak Ave.

The individuals appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission will serve 4-year terms beginning April 1, 2016 and ending April 1, 2020.

The Parks and Recreation Commission provides the city council with advice and recommendations on recreation programs, activities and resources. The commission also plans for the future growth and development of parks facilities and recreation programming. This seven-member commission meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Morgan Hill Council Chambers located at 17575 Peak Avenue.

The city of Morgan Hill encourages residents to submit applications for appointment consideration. Application forms and appointment information are available on the city of Morgan Hill website www.morganhill.ca.gov or in the City Clerk’s Office, 17575 Peak Ave., Morgan Hill, or by calling (408) 779-7271. Applications will be accepted in the City Clerk’s office until 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, or until filled. Interviews before the city council are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016.