MCTX Call to Action: Residents Encouraged to Serve On Boards, Committees and Commissions; Apply Online @ www.missouricitytx.gov

Style Magazine Newswire | 4/20/2020, 12:13 p.m.

City Council and staff value input and feedback from citizens and are seeking applicants for all boards, committees and commissions. When serving, residents will have a unique opportunity to participate in the governing process and to provide ideas and suggestions on public policy.

Residents may apply on the City website via this link: http://bit.ly/2Vo6RV6 for the following boards, committees and commissions:

Ø Community Development Advisory Committee

Ø Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals

Ø Electrical Board

Ø Parks Board

Ø Planning & Zoning Commission

Ø TIRZ Board #1

Ø TIRZ Board #2

Ø TIRZ Board #3

Ø Zoning/Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Information (functions, members and meeting details) on the City’s groups may be accessed on the following web page: http://bit.ly/2UaAk4P. The Missouri City Development Authority and the Missouri City Recreation & Leisure Local Government Corporation are served by the sitting members of City Council.

Requirements for interested citizens are that they:

Ø Must have lived in the City for at least one year;

Ø Must be a qualified voter;

Ø May not have unpaid taxes or any other liability due to the City; and

Ø May not apply to serve on a board with their immediate family members

Full-time City employees are not eligible to serve unless required by State statute, and relatives of City Council Members are not eligible to serve.

Members should be available to attend most board meetings. If a member becomes unable to attend most meetings, he or she would be asked to reconsider their service so that a replacement can be named.

For additional details, please call 281.403.8500.

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