DATE: March 2, 2015
CONTACT: Debbie Havens, Clerk of the Commission 447-8410
NEWS RELEASE - PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The City of Helena has the following board openings:
Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Compliance Committee
One citizen in the medical field to serve on the ADA Compliance Committee. The unexpired term will begin upon appointment and expire September 1, 2016.
The ADA Compliance Committee will act as an advisory committee to assist in determination of reasonable accommodations. The Committee may review requests for reconsideration of complaints forwarded by the ADA Coordinator, may make determinations as to the validity of complaints, and my provide descriptions of the resolution of those grievances that have been appealed. The Committee may recommend priorities for making structural changes to public facilities, offer suggestions on how to achieve program accessibility, and review and make recommendations on employment practices and accommodations for compliance.
Non Motorized Travel Advisory Council (NMTAC)
One resident of the City of Helena to serve on NMTAC. The term would begin on April 1, 2015 and expire March 31, 2018. Interested persons should have knowledge, expertise and interest in promoting non-motorized transportation.
The general purpose of the council is to advise and make recommendations the City Commission regarding matters related to non-motorized travel and traffic calming, including the impact Commission actions may have upon bicycling, walking, and traffic calming.
Public Art Committee
Two citizens to serve on the Pubic Art Committee. The term will begin January 1, 2015 and expire December 31, 2017.
The Public Art Committee assists in promoting the concept of community awareness of and involvement in providing public art in Helena.
Zoning Commission
One city resident to serve on the Zoning Commission and one city resident to serve as the alternate member on the Zoning Commission. The unexpired term for the member of the Zoning Commission will begin upon appointment and expire September 30, 2016. The un-expired term for the alternate member will begin upon appointment and expire September 30, 2015.
This commission shall perform zoning functions for the city and shall be the sole Zoning Commission for the City of Helena.
Applications are available at www.helenamt.gov /commission/boards and committees or by calling 447-8410 and can be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office, 316 N. Park Avenue, Room 323, Helena, MT 59623. The deadline for all board applications is 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2015.
