News Release
March 10, 2011
Recruitment period extended for Appeals, Design Review and Personnel boards
The Concord City Council announced March 8 that it is extending the recruitment period for applicants to the Appeals Board, Design Review Board and Personnel Board and set Friday, March 25 at 5 p.m. as the deadline for applications.
The Appeals Board is comprised of up to five members. Three positions are currently vacant. Members of the Appeals Board interpret State law and Uniform Codes on construction standards for the City. Board members make a determination of suitable alternate materials and methods of construction and hear appeals of orders, decisions, interpretations and determinations made by the City Building Official. Meetings are held on an infrequent basis.
The Design Review Board has four open seats. The City is seeking applications to fill three design professional positions and one public member position. The board reviews the design of any development for which design review is required by City ordinance and any matter referred to the board by the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, or Planning Manager. Members serve staggered terms and the public member must be a resident of Concord. Meetings are held the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Permit Center Conference Room located at the Civic Center, 1950 Parkside Drive.
The Personnel Board has three open seats for two-year terms. The Board receives and hears appeals and grievances, and as directed by Council, conducts hearings on personnel matters, gathers information and data, and provides written reports of findings. Meetings are scheduled on an as-needed basis.
Applications may be obtained at the City Management Offices, 1950 Parkside Drive, or requested by calling (925) 671-3495. Application forms are also available on the City's website at www.cityofconcord.org/citygov/bc/b-c.htm.