St. Bernard Parish Government is currently on the hunt for local volunteers to serve on various boards and commissions, this is an opportunity for residents to shape policy and contribute to the growth and governance of the Parish. Highlighted by an announcement on the St. Bernard Parish Government website, there are several key vacancies that need to be filled, namely three positions on the Board of Zoning Adjustments which, unlike other volunteer roles, comes with the perk of being a paid position; furthermore, the Planning Commission is seeking members from multiple districts including B, C, At Large East, and At Large West.
To qualify for these pivotal roles, there are a few boxes to tick off: applicants must be a resident of St. Bernard Parish, must be a registered voter there, and in the specific case of the Planning Commission, must hail from the district they wish to represent. With this baseline set of credentials, you're one step closer to taking on a role that has the power to enact lasting local change.
For those interested, applications can be sourced between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday at the St. Bernard Parish Government Department of Human Resources found on the second floor of the St. Bernard Parish Government Building, at 8201 West Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA. 70043, head down if you're interested in contributing to your community's future, and remember that the clock is ticking as the application period closes promptly at the end of business on Friday, April 4, as per the St. Bernard Parish.
