City of Bloomington Seeks Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions

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The City of Bloomington seeks residents to fill vacancies on multiple boards and commissions. These positions provide community members with the opportunity to contribute directly to the city's policy-making processes and initiatives.

Board of Public Safety — The board of public safety shall have control and oversee the police and fire department of the city pursuant to statute and shall have the authority to allow and approve claims.

Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Mayor

CDBG Funding Citizens Advisory Committee — This is the public body that reviews and recommends Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funding for a variety of community projects.

Seat(s) available: 6 • Appointed by: Mayor

Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs — Works to identify and research the issues which impact the Hispanic and Latino populations in Bloomington, especially in the areas of health, education, public safety, and cultural competency.

Seat(s) available: 1 (Advisory Seat) • Appointed by: Common Council

Commission on Sustainability — Promotes economic development, environmental health, and social equity in our community for present and future generations.

Seat(s) available: 2 • Appointed by: Mayor

Commission on the Status of Black Males — The commission organizes events and programs around the multi-faceted problems confronting Black males in our community and the resulting effects on the entire community.

Seat(s) available: 2 • Appointed by: Common Council (1), Mayor (1)

Commission on the Status of Children and Youth — The purpose of the Commission shall be to promote connections in our community which empower, enhance and nurture children and youth. The Commission will access resources and information to make recommendations to people and organizations with authority to create and support systems that encourage healthy development of children and youth.

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Seat(s) available: 2 • Appointed by: Common Council (1), Mayor (1)

Commission on the Status of Women — The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women explores women's issues and concerns, celebrates women's accomplishments, and promotes solutions to the problems and challenges faced by women.

Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Common Council (1)

Community Advisory on Public Safety Commission — Advises the Bloomington Common Council on perceptions and preferences about public safety from community members.

Seat(s) available: 3 • Appointed by: Common Council

Dispatch Policy Board — Advises the Bloomington Common Council on perceptions and preferences about public safety from community members.

Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Mayor

Environmental Commission — Established in 1971 by municipal ordinance, the Bloomington Environmental Commission (EC) is an advisory body composed of Bloomington citizens appointed by the Mayor and Common Council.

Seat(s) available: 3 • Appointed by: Mayor (2), Common Council (1)

Fire Merit Commission — The Fire Merit Commission establishes or administers policies based on merit for the appointment, promotion, demotion, and dismissal of members of the fire department. Members of this commission MUST be appointed by March 1, 2025.

Seat(s) available: 3 • Appointed by: Mayor (2), Common Council (1)

Historic Preservation Commission — The Commission recognizes that through preservation and design-conscious development, Bloomington's historic neighborhoods and buildings can continue to provide an affordable, sustainable, and genuine place to live, work, and visit. Furthermore, the Commission recognizes that the preservation or adaptive reuse of the City's historic building stock serves the needs of residents, business owners, and visitors by contributing to a growing, diverse, and vibrant local economy.

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Seat(s) available: 3 • Appointed by: Mayor (1), Common Council (2 Advisory Seats)

Housing Quality Appeals Board — The purpose of this board is to hear the appeal of any person who is the subject of, or directly impacted by, a ruling or decision of the enforcing officer or any administration official, in any matter relative to the interpretation or enforcement of any of the provisions of Title 16 of the Bloomington Municipal Code. The board is authorized to make investigations relative to the appeal and may overrule the decisions of any administrative officer including the neighborhood development division.

Seat(s) available: 2 • Appointed by: Mayor

Urban Enterprise Association — The Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association (BUEA) works to improve the economic, physical, and social environment for Zone residents and businesses.

Seat(s) available: 1 • Appointed by: Common Council

After submitting an application, candidates must be appointed to the boards or commissions by either the Bloomington Common Council or Mayor Kerry Thomson. City residency is required for most, but not all, of the boards and commissions.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a meeting of their board or commission of interest before applying. Meeting schedules for each body can be accessed online. All board and commission meetings are open to the public, allowing prospective members to gain a clear understanding of the work involved.

This notice is issued in accordance with Bloomington Municipal Code 2.02.020.

For more information on current vacancies or to apply, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees.

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