EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY		CONTACT:	Colleen Kelly, 425-556-2423
June 16, 2009			Marta Gronlund, 425-556-2427

New Human Services Commission Needs Members

The City of Redmond established a new commission to advise the Mayor and City Council on a broad spectrum of human services including basic services, health care, counseling, domestic violence and family support.  Those with an interest in these and related issues are invited to apply for a position on the Human Services Commission. Human Services Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
 
The Commission's role is to advise the Mayor and Council on general human services issues and to make specific funding recommendations as part of the City's budget process every two years.  Desirable qualities of a commissioner include a strong interest in the issues, a willingness to learn and a passion for working to strengthen the City's effectiveness in addressing these issues.
 
It is expected the Commission will meet at least monthly, with additional meetings likely needed during the months when funding allocations are considered.
 
The new Commission will consist of seven members, five of which must be filled by Redmond residents.  Two seats may be filled by individuals who work in Redmond but don't necessarily live in Redmond.
 
Interested individuals should download a community service application form from the website, or contact the Mayor's office at 425-556-2101 for the form.  Mail the completed application no later than July 31 to the Office of the Mayor, City of Redmond, PO Box 97010, Redmond, WA 98073-9710 or fax to 425-556-2110. All board and commission members are volunteers.
 
For information about the new commission and its roles and responsibilities, contact Colleen Kelly at 425-556-2423, ckelly@redmond.gov  or Brooke Buckingham at 425-556-2416, bbuckingham@redmond.gov. 

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