VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SERVICE ON LAKELAND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

City of Lakeland Accepting Applications

for appointed Boards and Commissions

Applications are being accepted for open positions on the City of Lakeland Board of Zoning Appeals, Design Review Commission, Economic Development Commission, and Parks and Recreation Board. Application and information are available at www.lakelandtn.gov (under “employment"), at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 Highway 70 (867-2717) or e-mail CityofLakeland@gmail.com

Persons appointed to Boards and Commissions play an important role in City government. Many decisions are final decisions; others are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Recommendations by Boards and Commissions are always seriously considered by the Board of Commissioners.

If you are willing to serve and would like to be involved in important aspects of the Lakeland community, please consider applying for appointment to one of the volunteer Boards or Commissions. Applications are being accepted until 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2008. (The deadline may be extended by the Board of Commissioners.)

A brief description of each Board or Commission is noted below:

COMMUNITY LEADERS NEEDED - VOLUNTEER NOW!

The City of Lakeland Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for Lakeland residents willing to serve in the following volunteer positions:

Lakeland Board of Appeals (BOA) The BOA hears appeals on variances and other planning-oriented matters. This board meets “as needed” at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at City Hall.

Lakeland Design Review Commission (DRC) The DRC reviews the design, sign, lighting, and landscaping plans of commercial businesses and new housing developments. The DRC meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at City Hall.

Lakeland Economic Development Commission (EDC) The EDC reviews and proposes economic development initiatives/programs and maintains an active relationship with current and potential Lakeland businesses. The EDC meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at City Hall.

Lakeland Parks and Recreation Board (PRB) The PRB reviews and recommends park development plans, recreation programs and recommends locations of new parks. This board meets at City Hall on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

For additional information or application, contact City Hall by phone at 867-2717, by email: cityoflakeland@gmail.com or visit the City website at www.lakelandtn.gov Applications are being received until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November, 17, 2008.