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For information on upcoming 2019 vacancies on City committees, commissions, boards and task forces, please view the document below:
Staff Liaison
A staff liaison is appointed by the City Manager to assist each of the advisory bodies in carrying out their roles and to ensure compliance with protocol as defined by the following:
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Vacancies & Applications
Interested community members are invited to apply for committee vacancies which occur as committee members resign or fulfill their terms.
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Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee consists of 7 members who have interest, knowledge or experience in banking, real estate, the arts, agriculture, small business, tourism, industry, commerce, building, housing, science and technology or employee relations.
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Energy Committee
The Committee's primary function is to make recommendations and provide information to the City Council and Commissions regarding energy efficiency, energy conservation and conversion to greener energy sources.
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Forest Management Committee
The Committee's primary function is to advise Council and Commissions in matters relating to forestry issues within the City-owned forest land, and review timber harvest plans for conformance with the goals and policies of the Forest Management Plan, Monitoring Plan and Recreation Plans.
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Historic Landmarks Committee
The Historic Landmarks Committee was established in 2010, by the adoption of City Ordinance Number 1401.
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Open Space & Agriculture Committee
The Open Space and Agriculture Committee makes recommendations on acquisition or protection opportunities for open space and agricultural lands and on sustainable agriculture.
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Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee's primary function is to advise the City Council and commissions on matters pertaining to public recreation, parklands, local and regional trails, art, literature, music and other related activities.
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Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will primarily focus on providing a public forum for the City, Arcata Police Department and community members to share their public safety concerns and identify potential solutions.
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Transactions & Use Tax Oversight Committee
The Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee's function is to review historical spending from the general fund public works (streets) and public safety (police) activity budgets and to report in November of each year to the Council with recommendations for general fund expenditures from these activities.
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Transportation Safety Committee
The Transportation Safety Committee's primary function is to review all transportation matters and make recommendations to Council, commissions and staff.
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Wetlands & Creeks Committee
The Wetlands and Creeks Committee's primary function is to advise the City Council and commissions on matters relating to policies affecting the creeks, riparian areas, wetland, and tideland resources of Arcata.