The City of Durham is seeking interested citizens to serve on the DURHAM CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY, DURHAM HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE, FIREFIGHTER’S RELIEF FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PASSENGER VEHICLE FOR HIRE COMMISSION and the WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD.
Due to a resignation, there is currently one (1) vacancy on the DURHAM CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY with the term to expire on July 31, 2010.
In making appointments to the authority, priority will be given to having a balance of people who have at least five years of business management, legal, accounting or other pertinent experience, which may include experience with budgets, sales and marketing plans or business contracts.
The authority employs independent contractors, helps determine rates for the use of the facility, helps formulate policies and procedures for the operation and use of the facility, administers, oversees and evaluates the performance of the management company and other contractors under the management agreement or any other contracts pertaining to operation, management or maintenance of the facility. It also reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations to the governing boards regarding the annual operating budget and related reports, authorizes expenditures of funds for operations, repairs, insurance and other costs. The authority meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 8 a.m. at the Durham Marriott at the Civic Center located at 201 Foster Street. Members serve without compensation. Applicants must reside within the corporate city limits.
Due to an expired term, there is currently one (1) vacancy on the DURHAM HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION for an Architect with the term to expire on September 1, 2012.
The commission provides a mechanism for coordinated and consistent planning for the protection of valuable historic resources, addresses problems and coordinates limited resources which promotes, enhances and preserves the character and heritage of the Durham community. Members serve without compensation. Applicants must reside within the corporate city limits.
Due to an expired term and resignations, there are currently two (2) vacancies on the EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE to represent the following: SDBE Construction Firm Owner (term expires April 1, 2010), and the SDBE Non-Professional Services Firm Owner (term expires April 1, 2011. The SDBE Construction Firm Owner and the SDBE Non-Professional Services Firm Owner must be certified with the City of Durham’s Equal Business Opportunity Program. For more information, contact the Equal Opportunity/Equity Assurance Department at 560-4180, ext. 17241.
Duties of the committee include: Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of the EBOP within Durham City government; monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the City’s EBOP policies and procedures, resolutions and ordinances, including their implementation by the various City departments; studying and evaluating the necessity for further City regulations and procedures regarding Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SDBE) participation; receiving and, where necessary, analyzing, information concerning the presence of discrimination in the bidding and contracting process and to recommend to the City Council further steps to alleviate such discrimination; researching and reviewing other jurisdictions SDBE programs; acting as a conduit between the City and the community, industry, organizations, trade associations, chambers of commerce and SDBEs; planning and participating in education and training for SDBEs and researching and recommending to the City Council race and gender neutral alternatives which will assist SDBEs.
The board meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. in the Equal Opportunity/Equity Assurance Department located at 302 E. Pettigrew Street. Members serve two-year terms without compensation and must reside within the corporate city limits.
Due to an expired term, there is currently one (1) vacancy on the FIREFIGHTER'S RELIEF FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES with the term to expire on January 1, 2010.
The responsibilities of this board are to govern the disbursement of operating funds which are acquired through taxes paid by insurance companies. The by-laws of this committee are governed by N.C. State General Statutes and meetings are held as needed. Members serve without compensation. Applicants must reside within the corporate city Limits.
Due to a term expiring, there will be one (1) vacancy on the PASSENGER VEHICLE FOR HIRE COMMISSION to represent the category of Taxicab Operating Permit Holder with the term to expire on January 1, 2013.
The commission shall hear appeals from decisions of the inspector and will also hear citizen complaints and recommendations concerning taxicab services. The commission meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the 4th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Applicants are encouraged to apply from among the following areas: Large employers, service providers (such as social services), law and the elderly. Members are compensated $25 per meeting attended and they must reside within the corporate city limits.
Due to terms expiring and a resignation, there are six (4) vacancies on the WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD with four (3) vacancies representing PRIVATE SECTOR and one (1) vacancy representing ORGANIZED LABOR with terms expiring on June 30, 2011.
The board acts as an advisory board to the Durham County Workforce Investment Act Program administered by the City of Durham Office of Economic and Workforce Development and is responsible, by executive order of the governor, to have oversight and policy guidance of the One Stop Career Center and all other Employment and Training activities conducted within the service delivery area (Durham County), that utilize state and or federal funds administered by the governor. The board meets the 4th Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. in the following months of January, March, May, July, September and November. Members serve without compensation. Applicants must reside within the limits of Durham County or have their principal place of business with the Durham County limits.
Members of a board, committee or commission shall attend at least fifty percent (50%) of the meetings in a given 12-month period. It shall be the policy of the City Council to remove that appointee in the absence of his/her showing good cause and to make another appointment. This paragraph shall not apply to members of the Human Relations Commission, who are subject to the attendance requirements of Section 34-108(e) of the City Code or boards, committees and commissions that have their attendance requirements addressed through by-laws or interlocal agreement.
City and County Taxes must not reflect any delinquency at the time of submission of the application.
Applications may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office located on the second floor of City Hall, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or visit the City's web site at www.durhamnc.gov. Click on City Council and then Boards, Committees and Commissions.
The City of Durham will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in the City's services, programs, or activities. The City will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the City's programs, services, and activities, The City will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all City programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communications, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the City program, service, or activity, should contact the office of Stacey Poston, Acting ADA Coordinator, Voice: 919-560-4197 x254, TTY: 919-560-4809; stacey.poston@durhamnc.gov, as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
