These seven Eden Prairie citizens are involved in their city government. They serve their fellow citizens as the City’s Conservation Commission. Citizen advisory commissions are an important way for citizens to help shape their community. The City would be less interesting if citizens did not participate in their local government through our citizen advisory commissions. I think that service on a citizen advisory commission is one of the highest ideals of citizenship.
To serve on a Commission, applicants must live in Eden Prairie, have a desire to volunteer and have time available to serve the community. To apply for a position on a Commission, click on this link to our website, City of Eden Prairie, and then download and print an application and supplemental questionnaire(s) of the particular Commission that is of interest. Application packets are also available at City Center during regular business hours. Application deadline is February 16, 2007.
Commission terms are typically for three years, and the City Council staggers the term end dates to ensure continuity. Commission terms begin April 1 each year and terms end March 31 each year. No Commission member may be appointed to more than two full consecutive terms except by unanimous vote of the Council.
Task forces are assembled and appointed by the City Council on an “as-needed” basis when an issue needs to be further researched and reviewed. Upon completion, a final task force report and recommendations are provided to the City Council. The City Commission process is coordinated by the Assistant to the City Manager, Mr. Michael Barone. You can contact Mike at 952.949.8300 for more information.
Interested? Take a look. Give it a try. There’s satisfaction in serving your fellow citizens, and your community.
