The Minneapolis Senior Citizen Advisory Committee and the Minneapolis Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities are both currently accepting applications (in fact the deadlines for each of these as been extended). Below are details on each of the committees and how to submit an application. Applications are also available online at: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/citywork/clerk/boards/application.html
Don't forget -- you can learn more about Minneapolis' boards, committees and commissions at the Citizens Fair from 3 - 6 p.m., Wednesday, January 2nd in the City Hall Rotunda. - Sara Dietrich, Communications Department, City of Minneapolis (& Kingfield resident) SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Purpose: To inform itself about community issues that affect senior citizens; act in the interests of senior citizens generally and avoid acting in the interests of particular groups or individuals; identify and explore common issues with suburban service providers and elected officials; network with and educate elected officials on the importance of selected policy issues relating to senior citizens using national, state and local research to build a vision of the future for seniors; recommend policy issues to the Senior Coordinating Board to address; serve as a resource to the Senior Coordinating Bd and its staff, and in turn use the Senior Coordinating Board and its staff as a resource for the work of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee. Membership: The committee has 23 members appointed jointly by the City Council President and Mayor. Thirteen are qualified seniors, one from each City ward; and ten are representatives from qualified organizations that fund or provide key services to seniors. Minneapolis residents 55 years of age or older are eligible to apply. Application Procedure: Application forms are available from the office of the City Clerk, Room 304 City Hall, 350 Fifth Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1382, (673-3358). Hearing impaired persons may call TDD 673-2626 between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, or Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529 to reach any of the numbers listed here. Completed applications are returned to the City Clerk and then forwarded to Ruth Kildow, Senior Citizen Ombudsman. The Mayor and City Council President jointly nominate members to the Council. Recommendations are forwarded to the Ways & Means/Budget Committee for consideration and then to the full Council for final confirmation. Incumbent members are invited to apply for reappointment. Information: Time and location of meetings are the second Thursday of each month, 1:00 to 2:30, in Room 333 City Hall. For more information about the activities of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee to the Mayor and City Council, call Ruth Kildow, 673-3004. Information on application procedures is available by calling the Office of the City Clerk at 673-3358. Vacancies: Applications are being accepted for 17 positions. Representation is required from each ward. Due to under representation, senior residents from wards 3,4, 6 and 10 are encouraged to apply. Persons may apply on their own behalf or nominate another person. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2002, (extended from December 28, 200). Minneapolis Advisory Committee on People With Disabilities Purpose: To expand opportunities for all children and adults with disabilities throughout Minneapolis, without regard to disability or other protected class status. Additionally, we advocate for policies and programs that promote the independence of persons with disabilities and protect their right to fully participate in society. Membership: The committee has 15 members appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by the City Council. Applicants must be knowledgeable or have expertise in one of the following areas: accessible housing, transportation, employment, or programmatical and architectural accessibility. Applicants should recognize that people with disabilities have unique concerns regarding their daily activities. Members serve two-year terms which are staggered so that half of the members are appointed every year. Four unexcused absences during a calendar year will be cause for dismissal. Members receive no compensation. There are no restrictions on reappointment. Application Procedure: Application forms are available from the office of the City Clerk, Room 304 City Hall, 350 Fifth Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1382, 673-3358. Hearing impaired persons may call TDD 673-2626 between 9 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, or Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529 to reach any of the numbers listed here. Completed applications are returned to the City Clerk. Applications are sent to the Public Safety & Regulatory Services Committee for consideration, then to the full City Council for final confirmation. Information: The committee meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., in City Hall. The meeting room is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. For more information about the activities of the Minneapolis Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities, call Margo Imdieke Cross at 297-2920. Vacancies: Persons may apply on their own behalf or nominate another person. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 PM on Friday January 25, 2002, (extended from December 28, 2001). Upon request, this information is available on disk, cassette tape, Braille, or large print. ### _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
