The City of Surprise is on the hunt for some civic-minded residents willing to serve their community without the enticement of a paycheck. Revealed in a recent announcement, the city is accepting applications for various voluntary commission positions, looking to fill slots in sectors from the arts to zoning. Among the openings are three positions on the Arts & Cultural Advisory Commission, one position on the Audit Committee, and three positions on the Planning & Zoning Commission, all with terms set to expire on June 30, 2029. On the line too are positions on the Veterans, Disability, and Human Services Commission, which are set to end at the same time.
An essential requirement for all candidates, the city mandates, that applicants must reside within the boundaries of Surprise. This stipulation is rooted in the belief that those serving on the commissions should have a vested interest in the community they aim to influence. Applications are up for grabs on the city's official website, as per their recent post, and can be submitted electronically or by traditional means to the City Clerk's Office.
Included in the package of civic opportunities is a coveted position on the Library Advisory Commission, with the term expiring a couple of years earlier than the others, on June 30, 2027. Also on the docket are three slots on the Personnel Appeals Board and one on the Health Benefits Trust Fund Board, both with terms concluding on June 30, 2029. Each position holds the promise of influencing significant decisions in the functioning of the city and its resources.
Avid volunteers seeking to give back can learn more by visiting surpriseaz.gov/boards. Applications, once obtained, can be submitted via email to the City Clerk, or if you're one to stick to paper and ink, by mail or in person at the City Hall during the workweek. Even after the current vacancies are filled, the city will keep applications on file, primed for future opportunities. Those who wish to contact the City Clerk's office for further details can either call or send a missive via electronic mail, with contact information readily available on the city's website.
