Duarte Accepting Applications to Fill Opening On Parks and Recreation Commission

The City of Duarte is accepting applications to fill one (1) position on its Parks and Recreation commission. The term expiration is Dec. 31, 2011.

Duarte citizens interested in serving on the commission will have until September 21, 2010 to apply. Applications must be submitted to the City Manager’s Office at Duarte City Hall, 1600 Huntington Dr. by 6 p.m. Application forms are available at City Hall, or on the City’s website: www.accessduarte.com City Council members will interview applicants beginning at 5 p.m. on September 28th. The appointment will be announced at the City Council meeting the same night. The new commissioner will begin his/her term starting with the October 11th Parks and Recreation commission meeting.

The Parks and Recreation commission offers interested citizens an opportunity to serve their community in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to parks, public recreation and all other associated activities. The group also cooperates with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound parks and recreation planning and programming. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Community Center.

For more information about how to apply for this commission or city commissions in general, call the Duarte City Manager’s office at (626) 357-7931, ext. 221.