Duarte Accepting Applications to Fill City

Commissions Until November 30th

DUARTE, CA, October 3, 2011 – The City of Duarte will begin accepting applications on October 13, 2011, to fill 19 positions on its six commissions. The expiration of terms for current commissioners is as of December 31.

Duarte citizens interested in serving on a commission will have until November 30, 2011 to apply. Applications must be dropped off or mailed to the City Manager’s Office at Duarte City Hall, 1600 Huntington Dr. by 6 p.m.  Application forms are available at City Hall, Public Safety, the Duarte Teen and Senior Centers, or on the City’s website: www.accessduarte.com.  City Council members will interview applicants beginning at 4 p.m. on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6. Appointments will be announced at the City Council meeting on Dec. 13, and the new commissioners will formally take their oath of office at the first meeting in January, 2012.

Six commissions offer interested citizens a variety of opportunities to serve their community in an advisory capacity to the City Council. Positions are available on the Planning Commission (2), Public Safety Commission (4), Parks and Recreation Commission (4), Economic Development Commission (4), Traffic Safety Commission (2) and Public Services Commission (3).  For more information about how to apply for a commission post or commissions in general, call the Duarte City Manager’s office at (626) 357-7931, ext. 221.

Click here to download a Commission application

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