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SUBMIT AN
INTEREST FORM |
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Thank you
for your interest in serving your community!
Citizen participation in local
government is the foundation of our democratic way of life. In
El Paso, the city's goals are best set by public
discussion to ensure accountability to its citizens. Citizen
advisory boards and commissions are critical to maintaining
communication, local standards, municipal planning and the
direction the City of El Paso takes in providing services. All
residents are encouraged to contribute their time, experience
and good sense to shaping city policies.
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Board and commission members are required to participate in
government analyzing issues through formal hearings and private
discussions. Each board is different and the amount of time a
member devotes to his/her duty will vary. It is recommended
that before you make this important commitment, you should
carefully consider whether you have adequate free time to attend
meetings, conduct research and to communicate with the public,
city staff and elected officials.
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Appointments are open to all residents of the
City of El Paso and applicants will be sought
from all segments of the community. We have
created an
on-line interest form for
those of you who wish to place your name on file
with the city for consideration when a seat on a
board or commission opens. Interest forms will
be placed on file with the City Clerk for a
period of one year and when a position opens
your information will be submitted for
consideration.
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You may also submit an interest form whether an opening
exists or not. Each board, commission and committee has
governance with general provisions set forth in the
El Paso Municipal Code. When applying for
an opening, certain personal disclosures may be necessary to
ensure there are no conflicts of interest. All appointments
must be approved by the City Council and submission of an
interest form does not guarantee appointment.
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Interest forms accepted for one position only however, there
is no limit to the number of boards you can serve on. You
must fill out separate applications and interest forms for
each board or commission you are interested in. It is also
to your advantage to tailor your submission to the specific
board or commission for which your skills and abilities
could best serve the citizens of El Paso. Emphasize aspects
and talents that match the position. Additionally,
familiarity or experience with board and commission issues
will increase your chances of appointment. You can gain
this knowledge by attending the board or commission
meetings, talking with the current members and by visiting
with the related city department.
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For
additional information regarding board and committee
appointments, please contact:
#2 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd
floor, City Hall, El Paso, Texas 79901
Phone: 915-541-4127, Fax: 915-541-4306
E- mail address:
clerksoffice@elpasotexas.gov
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