The City of Coos Bay is seeking volunteers to fill openings on the Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals, Library Board, and Urban Renewal Advisory Committee. Applications and information are available from the City Manager’s Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling 541-269-8912, or on the City’s website at www.coos.bay.org Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 5th. Applicants will be contacted for interviews, and appointments will be made by the City Council at the June 17th regular council meeting. Building & Fire Codes Board of Appeal – The Board of Appeal was established by Ordinance No. 239 and consists of five members who are qualified by experience and training to deliberate on matters pertaining to building construction. Appointments to the Board are made by the City Council for three-year terms. The Board meets on an as-needed basis. There is currently three openings on the Board. Library Board – The Library Board was established by Ordinance No. 57 and consists of seven members. The term of office is four years; up to three board members may at any one time reside in Coos County within the boundaries of School Dist. 9, but outside the city limits of Coos Bay. Members shall be limited to serving no more than two full consecutive terms; however, any person may be reappointed after an interval of one year. There is currently two openings on the Board. Urban Renewal Advisory Committee – The Urban Renewal Advisory Committee was established by the City Council on March 5, 2013 and consists of seven members. Appointments to the Committee are made by the City Council and are for three-year terms. All members shall be City residents. Members residing outside the City, but who own property within the City are considered to have a residential status. The Council may allow membership for one nonresident who possess subject matter expertise needed by the committee. The Committee meets on an as-needed basis. There are currently one citizen-at-large openings on the Committee.
