The City of Cottonwood is seeking applicants for the Historic Preservation Commission, the Airport Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Listed below are details for each of these Comissions:
Historic Preservation Commission
The City of Cottonwood is seeking applicants to fill one seat on its Historic Preservation Commission for a full three-year term. This volunteer position is appointed by the City Council and serves without pay.
The Commission consists of seven members, five of whom shall be residents of the city. The two members whom need not be residents of the city must have substantial ties within the corporate limits of the city, such as owning real property, owning a business, employment within the city limits, or based on any other factors deemed relevant by the City Council. Professional experience in the fields of architecture, planning, history, archaeology, or construction is highly desired, but not required.
The Commission works in an advisory capacity on matters relating to historic preservation, works to increase the public awareness of the values of historic preservation efforts, assists in developing procedures to protect and enhance historic resources, and maintains a historic preservation plan for the City of Cottonwood. The Commission also reviews development within historic districts, maintains the local historic properties inventory, and assists with designating historic landmarks for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Anyone interested in serving the community is encouraged to consider applying for this volunteer position. Commission applications are available at the Human Resources Office, located at 816 N. Main Street, by calling 928-340-2713, or online at www.cottonwoodaz.gov/368/Volunteer-Opportunities. Completed applications must be submitted to the Human Resources office no later than 3:00 pm Monday, June 15, 2020.
For further information about the Commission, please contact Jim Padgett in the Community Development Department at 928-634-5505, x 3320.
Airport Commission
The City of Cottonwood is seeking applicants to fill two seats on its Airport Commission, each for a full three-year term. This volunteer position is appointed by the City Council and serves without pay.
The Commission consists of five voting members. Four members shall be tenants/lessees of the Cottonwood Municipal Airport or have a working knowledge of aviation matters. One member should not be required to be a tenant/lessee of the Cottonwood Municipal Airport nor be required to have a working knowledge of airport matters, however, the member must live within the corporate limits of the City of Cottonwood and shall represent the general public interest. A member who is a tenant/lessee of the Cottonwood Municipal Airport or have a working knowledge of aviation matters must fill one open seat. The other open seat must be filled by a member representing the general public interest and does not need to be a tenant/lessee of the Cottonwood Municipal Airport or have working knowledge of aviation matters.
The Commission works in an advisory capacity on matters relating to the Cottonwood Municipal Airport. The Commission supports City Council and staff through assisting in the support and enhancement of the Airport and its operation to deliver optimum services and safety to its citizens and the users of the airport.
Anyone interested in serving the community in this capacity is encouraged to consider applying for this volunteer position. Commission applications are available at the Human Resources Office, located at 816 N. Main Street, by calling 928-340-2713, or online at www.cottonwoodaz.gov/368/Volunteer-Opportunities. Completed applications must be submitted to the Human Resources office no later than 3:00 pm Monday, June 15, 2020.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The City of Cottonwood is seeking applicants to fill one seat on its Parks and Recreation Commission for a full three-year term. This volunteer position is appointed by the City Council and serves without pay. All seven commission members must be residents of Cottonwood living within the incorporated city limits.
The Commission acts in an advisory/support capacity to the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Department. The Commission assists the Parks and Recreation department in developing the City’s park system and recreation program planning, reviews plan, programs, rules, regulations, and policies relating to the operation, use, care, and maintenance of parks and recreation centers, and assists in establishing general priorities relating to park development and recreation programs.
Cottonwood residents interested in serving the community are encouraged to consider applying for this volunteer position. Commission applications are available at the Human Resources Office, located at 816 N. Main Street, by calling 928-340-2713, or online at www.cottonwoodaz.gov/368/Volunteer-Opportunities. Completed applications must be submitted to the Human Resources office no later than 3:00 pm Monday, June 15, 2020.
For further information about the Commission, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 928-639-3200.