City of Coos Bay Volunteer Committee Openings, Nov. 1

News release City of Coos Bay. The City of Coos Bay is seeking volunteers to fill positions on the Budget Committee, Design Assistance Team, Planning Commission, and Tree Board.  Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, by calling 541-269-8912, or on the City’s website at www.coosbay.org  Applications will be accepted in the City Mangers Office through 5:00 p.m. December 7, 2017.  Applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews with the City Council. Budget Committee – Applicants must be a resident of the City of Coos Bay and are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms.  The meetings are held in April at 7:00 p.m.  There are currently two openings on the Budget Committee. Design Assistance Team – The Design Assistance Team acts as an advisory body to the Community Development Department, Planning Commission, City Council, and if requested, Urban Renewal Agency.  Membership is not limited to residents of Coos Bay and may include any person possessing interest in furthering the betterment of historic, cultural, architectural, natural or artistic resources in the Coos Bay Area.  Applicants should if possible include three members – on each with knowledge and expertise in one of the following areas:  a) Local history; b) art, graphics, or design; c) architecture.  There are currently four openings. Planning Commission – The Planning Commission consists of seven members and provides comprehensive planning services for the City Council.  Applicants must be a City resident of the City of Coos Bay for at least one year prior to appointment; one member may reside outside the city limits if the person owns property within the City.  Appointments are made by the City Council and are for four-year terms. The Planning Commission meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.  There are currently two openings on the Planning Commission. Tree Board – The Tree Board, Coos Bay Municipal Code 8.30, was established by ordinance No. 181 for the purpose of providing regulations for the planting and protection of trees and shrubs within the City of Coos Bay.  The Board consists of seven members appointed by the City Council for four-year terms, and they meet on an as-needed basis.  There is currently one opening of an unexpired term on the Board.