October 2014 City Board, Committee & Commission Vacancies (Note: Board appointments are postponed due to the upcoming General Election on November 4, 2014. We will continue recruiting applicants and will resume appointments after the new City Council is sworn-in.) The City Secretary’s Office is currently seeking biographical information forms for the following boards: Board of Adjustment – Seven (7) vacancies with terms to 4-4-16. The board hears appeals for interpretations of the zoning ordinance. Building Code Board of Appeals – Four (4) vacancies with terms to 5-4-16 representing the following categories: 2 – Building Industry, 1- Engineer and 1- Member Not Connected with the Building Industry. The board hears appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building official on rulings and alternate materials and methods of construction and considers variances of various City Codes. Cable Communications Commission – One (1) vacancy with term to 7-27-16. The commission advises City Council on adherence to the provisions of any franchise agreement approved by the City Council, recommend regulations, and encourage, develop and promote the use of access channels. Citizens Advisory Health Board – Three (3) vacancies and one (1) vacancy appointed jointly by the City and Nueces County with terms to 11-11-17. The board studies and assists in health and human service operations, services and programs, and to make recommendations to the City and County through the Director of Health and Human Services. Community Youth Development (78415) Program Steering Committee – Three (3) vacancies with terms to 8-31-15 representing the following categories: 3 – Residents of the 78415 zip code. The committee advises the City Council on a periodic basis the progress regarding the Community Youth Development Program. Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation/Loan Review Committee – Three (3) vacancies with terms to 5-7-17 representing the following categories: 2 – Community at Large and 1 – Financial Institution. The committee reviews and approves loan applications submitted through the various loan programs. Electrical Advisory Board – Four (4) vacancies with terms to 12-31-14 and 12-31-15 representing the following categories: Master Electrician (with at least 5 years’ experience), Regular Engineer (registered professional), Commercial Builder (with 5 years’ experience) and Electrical Supply Business (with at least 5 years’ experience). The board reviews grievances pertaining to contractors and the City Electrical Code. It also can recommend to the City Council changes regarding the City Electrical Code. Joint Airport Zoning Board (Reactivating) – This board is currently being reactivated to assist in administering regulations controlling the creation of hazards in the area surrounding Corpus Christi International Airport. There are two (2) vacancies to be appointed by the City Council. These appointees must be residents of Corpus Christi. Landmark Commission – Two (2) vacancies with terms to 11-20-17 representing the following categories: 1 – Historian and 1 – Regular Member. The commission promotes the use of historical and cultural landmarks for the culture, prosperity, education and general welfare of the City. Library Board – Four (4) vacancies with terms to 11-05-16 representing the following categories: 2 – regular members, 1 – member nominated by the La Retama Club and 1 – member nominated by the Friends of Corpus Christi Libraries. The board shall be an advisory to the City Council and its duties shall be to investigate and recommend to the Council matters relating to library services. Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board – Six (6) vacancies with terms to 1-2-16 representing the following categories: Person Not Connected with Building Industry, Master Plumber, Mechanical Engineer, Air Conditioning and Home Builder. The board advises the City Manager regarding any matter in the mechanical, plumbing and irrigation fields that it considers should be brought to the attention of the City Council. The board also makes recommendations to the City Council regarding changes to the City Fuel Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes. Oil and Gas Advisory Committee – Four (4) vacancies with terms to 12-31-16 representing the following categories: General Public (not connected with the oil and gas industry), Oil and Gas Well Industry, Alternate General Public, and Alternate Oil and Gas Well Industry. Alternate members serve in the absence of the public or oil and gas well industry member who is absent. The committee shall make a continuing study of operations for the exploration, drilling, and production of oil, gas and minerals and the possible effects of same upon the environment, public health, safety and general welfare of the City. Pipeline Review Panel – Five (5) vacancies with terms to 5-8-16 four of whom shall have technical expertise in the construction, maintenance, or operation of pipelines, at least one of which shall have emergency management experience and one shall be a community representative. The panel will hold hearings and render decisions on any substantive, non-resolvable technical issues that may occur regarding the intent to construct new pipelines. Sister City Committee – Three (3) vacancies with terms to 9-16 and 9-17. The committee studies ways and means of improving relations with the Corpus Christi sister cities. Biographical Information forms are available on the City of Corpus Christi’s website at cctexas, I Want to…Apply for a City Board. You may also submit an application and resume to the City Secretary’s Office via fax at (361) 826-3113 or via e-mail at tamerar@cctexas.
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