City of Coos Bay Seeking Volunteers, Nov. 18

The City of Coos Bay is seeking volunteers to fill positions on the Budget Committee and Planning Commission. 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 Managers Office through 5 p.m. December 5, 2019. 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 they are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms. The meetings are held in April at 7 p.m. There are currently two openings on the Budget Committee.  Planning Commission – The Coos Bay 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; two members may reside outside the city limits if the person owns property within the City. Appointments are made by the City Council for four-year terms. The Planning Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall. There are currently three openings on the Planning Commission.