Volunteers Sought for Ames City Boards and Commissions

Mayor Ann Campbell announced in a release this week that she is looking for volunteers to fill vacancies on all 18 of Ames City boards and commissions.

The boards and commissions offer recommendations to assist the City Council in making decisions.

The rest of the release follows below:

Board and commission members make recommendations to the Ames City Council and also offer assistance to the Council in carrying out various forms and functions of city government.  There are 18 separate boards or commissions, which focus on distinct issues, programs, or services.

“Volunteering time on a City of Ames board or commission is an excellent way to become more involved in the community, particularly in an area where someone is already very passionate such as public art or the parks,” said Campbell.

Volunteers interested in filling a vacancy have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, to complete an application. More information about specific boards, applications, and appointment criteria, visit the City of Ames website at http://www.cityofames.org/index.aspx?page=107.