Applicants Sought for the Environmental Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2012

For more information, please contact:
Sue Wanzer, Deputy City Clerk, wanzers@bloomington.in.gov

APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Regina Moore, Bloomington City Clerk has announced that applications for the Environmental Commission are now being accepted.

Application review will begin May 14th and will continue until the position is filled.

The mission of the Environmental Commission is to advise the City of Bloomington on how its actions and policies may preserve and enhance the quality of Bloomington's environment, including the life-supporting processes that natural ecological systems provide to humans and other organisms.

In supporting its mission, the EC actively participates in the city planning process; researches and reports on environmental topics; develops educational outreach activities and materials; responds to inquiries from residents; and coordinates with other municipal boards and commissions and other organizations on issues of mutual interest.

All City Boards and Commissions are citizen staffed and operated, and serve to advise the Common Council and the Administration on issues affecting Bloomington.

Applications, information and a complete list of Board and Commission descriptions are available at www.bloomington.in.gov/boards and at the City Clerk's Office in Showers City Hall at 401 N. Morton.

For more information or questions, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 349-3408.

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