BOARD & COMMISSIONS APPLICATION

The City of Linden wishes to thank you for your interest in serving as a Volunteer Citizen Representative on a Board, Commission or Committee. Your Candidate Questionnaire will be kept on file and entered for consideration for posted openings on any Board, Commission or Committee that you expressed an interest in for a period of two years. Please feel free to submit an updated Candidate Questionnaire at any time.

Please be advised that the information contained in this Questionnaire is not confidential, and will be reviewed by the Mayor, City Council and other appropriate personnel as vacancies or openings occur on the various Boards, Commissions and Committees. This Candidate Questionnaire may also be included in any City Council Meeting Packet which is published and made available for public inspection in print and on the Internet. Your address, phone numbers and e-mail, will not be published, even in the Meeting Packet.

The City of Linden establishes an open and consistent process for application, consideration and appointments to boards, commissions and committees (hereinafter referred to as “Boards”) of the City of Linden.

The City of Linden Membership, is dicated by the Charter and various ordinances of the City of Linden outlines requirements for appointments to city boards;  Various state laws prescribe membership and authority of some boards; City Council resolutions outline some membership requirements.

Process

·       The City of Linden’s Mayor who, along with City staff, follow the procedures outlined below and make recommendations to the full City Council.

·       In all cases, the City Council retains full authority for appointments.

·       The City has approximately 23 boards, commissions, or committees. Each has a unique purpose, membership numbers, membership requirements, terms, and meeting schedule. A roster of all Boards is maintained by the City Clerk’s office and is available on the City website.