Friday, August 7, 2009

Comprehensive Plan Task Force

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: City Clerk - (573) 874-7207

Applications are being accepted for the Comprehensive Plan Task Force

COLUMBIA, MO (August 7, 2009) - The City Clerk's Office is accepting applications for the Comprehensive Plan Task Force. The purpose of this task force is to advise and assist the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council in the preparation of a new comprehensive plan, which includes citizen involvement, public education and outreach, recruitment of volunteers and review of interim products

The task force will consist of 15 members appointed by the City Council. At least one member shall be a member of the Columbia Vision Commission. Consideration will be given to prior involvement in the visioning process, service on a city commission, professional credentials or participation in a civic, business or professional organization for other appointments.

Applications can be obtained at the City Clerk's Office or can be found on the city's Web site: http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Council/Commissions/vacancies.php.

Applications must be returned to the City Clerk's Office, 701 E. Broadway, 4th Floor, by noon on Friday, Sept. 4.

The city resolution creating the Comprehensive Plan Task Force may be viewed online at: http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Council/Commissions/complan.php.