Marietta is calling on civic-minded residents to step up and make a difference in their local community. A spot has opened up on the city's influential Board of Lights and Water Board of Directors, and applications are now being welcomed to fill the role. As detailed on the City of Marietta official website, eligible candidates must live within city limits and be prepared to help steer the town's utilities into the future.
The board member will be selected by a majority vote of the City Council, a process that may include personal interviews for the top candidates. Folks looking to apply can do so by snagging an application from the City of Marietta Clerk's Office, found on the fourth floor of the Marietta City Hall, or by downloading it from the City of Marietta's website. Application submissions are due by noon on March 25, 2024. Alongside the signed application, hopefuls are required to include a biography, and a letter expressing their interest in the position.
With the role's responsibilities as set out in Article V of the Marietta City Charter, the selected board member will have a say in critical decisions that affect the city's electrical and water services. This vacancy represents a unique opportunity for residents with a desire to contribute to their community's well-being and shape the management of essential public services.
Those wishing for more information are encouraged to reach out to Stephanie Guy, the City Clerk, who can be contacted at (770) 794-5526. Applications can be submitted in person, sent by mail, or emailed to Guy at [email protected], thereby kicking off the process of potentially joining the Marietta Board of Lights and Water Board of Directors. For a town that prides itself on active citizenship, this vacancy poses a chance to embody the very spirit of public service and local governance.
