08-21-14 Press Release - Applications for MBE-WBE and Animal Control Commissions

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1 1 NEWS RELEASE r � Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014 e From: Council Member at Large Derek D. Dieter Contact: 532-2200 South Bend City Council Vice-President South Bend City Council Seeking Citizen Volunteers to Serve on Animal Control Commission and MBE/WBE Utilization Board The South Bend City Council will be appointing qualified individuals who wish to volunteer their time and talents on two important boards/commissions which serve the citizens of South Bend. On August l"the City's new animal care and control regulations took effect. As part of that ordinance, the City Council has the authority to appointment three (3) individuals to serve on a 5-member Animal Control Commission. Some of the duties and responsibilities of the Animal Control Commission include receiving and reviewing recommendations from the Shelter Manager; recommending policies and standards for the control and human treatment of animals; submitting an annual report by March I" to the Common Council and the Mayor; and hearing appeals. Applicants must be residents of the City of South Bend, have an interest and knowledge of animal care and control, would serve without compensation, and would serve at the pleasure of the Council. One of the three appointments by the Council is required to be a licensed veterinarian. Governing regulations may be found in Sections 5-95 through 5-97 of the South Bend Municipal Code. The Council has one (1) opening on the MBE/WBE Utilization Board. This board assists in the promotion of diversity and inclusion of minority-owed and women-owned businesses in the City. Applicants must be a resident of the City of South Bend; have background or interest in the area governed by the Board; would serve without compensation; and must be available to meet on a bi-weekly basis usually in the late afternoon. The successful applicant would be part of the City's nine-member board who is governed by the regulations set forth in Chapter 14.5 of the South Bend Municipal Code. The Council welcomes individuals to file their completed applications with the Office of the City Clerk and should be aware of the following dates: • Application Deadline: Noon on Friday, September 5, 2014 • Applicant Interviews: Afternoon of Monday, September 8, 2014 The Office of the City Clerk will make available copies of governing city ordinances. This is a great opportunity for residents to get involved with key programs in our City. For more information go to www.southbendin.gov or contact the Office of the City Clerk at 574.235.9221.