Apache Junction Accepting Applications for Board, Commission Vacancies
APACHE JUNCTION — The city of Apache Junction is seeking applicants for various boards and commissions. Serving on a board or commission provides an opportunity to work closely with other citizens and the city council to help make decisions about the future of the city.
Board and commission members are appointed by council after submission of an application and council interview during a work session meeting. Appointments are unpaid and serve a fixed term (terms vary by board and commission).
The following is a list of current vacancies:
- Board of Adjustment – two positions
- Construction Code Board of Appeals – two positions
- Health and Human Services Commission – one position
- Industrial Development Authority – two positions
- Library Board – three positions
- Municipal Property Corporation Board – two positions
- Parks and Recreation Commission – two positions
- Planning and Zoning Commission – two positions
- Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board – one position
All appointments require residency within the city of Apache Junction with the exception of the Construction Code Board of Appeals and the Health and Human Services Commission. While it is helpful if you have some experience or knowledge about the board or commission on which you wish to serve, the desire to contribute your talents, ideas and opinions to enhance the community is most important. Time commitments vary based on the specific appointment; some meet monthly while others meet on an as needed basis.
Applications must be received by the City Clerk’s office by Thursday, Sept. 1. Candidates will be interviewed and appointed at council meetings in September and October. Applications and additional information are available online at www.ajcity.net/boards. Applications are also available at the City Clerk’s office, located at 300 E. Superstition Blvd. For more information, please contact the Public Information Office at (480) 474-5080 or abravo@ajcity.net.
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Nestled at the foot of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction is strategically positioned as the eastern gateway into the Greater Phoenix metro area (Valley of the Sun) and the western entry to the Tonto National Forest’s recreation venues. The surrounding geography and western atmosphere draw more than half a million visitors through the city annually. From the mysterious stories of hidden treasures to the people who follow them, Apache Junction is surrounded by legends.
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