Applications open for Natural Resource Board position

Natural Resources Board Position Opening

The City of Lakeland is accepting applications for the vacant Seat 1 of the Natural Resources Board. The successful applicant will complete the remainder of this Seat’s term which ends December 31, 2009.

The mission of the NRB is to assist the City in maintaining and improving the quality of life for our citizens and visitors through comprehensive, community-wide environmental stewardship and to become a leader in municipal natural resources conservation.

The Lakeland Natural Resources Board generally meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month at Lakeland City Hall and is charged with planning, advising, and promoting the development of a comprehensive, community-endorsed natural resources and environmental stewardship program for the City.

Applications are available at www.lakelandtn.gov or at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee (phone 867-2717). Additional information is available at www.lakelandtn.gov or by calling the Lakeland Natural Resources Director, Eric Bridges, at 867-2717.

Applications are being received until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 and may be faxed (867-2063), e-mailed (cityoflakeland@gmail.com), mailed or delivered to Lakeland City Hall, 10001 Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002.