The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will be accepting applications beginning Thursday, February 20 through Friday, March 21 at 12 noon for appointment(s) and reappointment(s) to Boards, Commissions and Authorities.

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Applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, February 20, 2014. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 12:00 noon, Friday, March 21, 2014 (CLOSING DATE).
 
Upon completion of the appointment process by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, all applicants and appointees will be notified. For further information, contact the Office of the Clerk of Council. Telephone 651-6441, Fax 651-4260 or Email – clerkofcouncil@savannahga.gov.

Applications will be accepted for the following:

CHATHAM-SAVANNAH AUTHORITY FOR THE HOMELESS
One (1) term available for appointment. Nineteen (19) members appointed to overlapping four-year (4) terms. Four (4) appointed by City Council to develop and oversee implementation of comprehensive plan for public and private agencies to deal effectively with problems of the homeless in our community.

CHATHAM-SAVANNAH YOUTH FUTURES AUTHORITY
One (1) term is available for appointment. Twenty-Three (23) members appointed to overlapping four-year (4) terms. Four (4) appointed by Savannah City Council. Develops and administers a comprehensive plan for public and private agencies to deal effectively with the problem of youth in order to achieve YFA’s goals in our community.

COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Six (6) appointments are available. Purpose: Thirty (30) members with seven (7) appointed by City Council to a two (2) year term. Responsible for advising the committee on matters of public opinion concerning study findings and recommendations.

COASTAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
Seven (7) terms are available for appointment. The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 created Workforce Investment Boards, charter is to improve workforce quality development, enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the workforce and to reduce welfare dependency. The composition of the WIB is made up of individuals serving in both private and public sectors, which have a genuine interest in improving the quality of the region’s workforce. Appointments to the WIB are made by the Consortium of Chief Local Elected Officials within Region 20 which includes Bryan, Glynn, Chatham, Long, Bulloch, Camden, Effingham, Liberty and McIntosh counties.  The term of membership is three (3) years. Appointed can live in the City/County.

CODE ENFORCEMENT APPEALS BOARD
Four (4) appointments are available. Nine (9) members appointed to fill overlapping three-year terms by City Council.  Three appointees must be qualified in the fields of architecture and/or structural engineering.  Hear appeals when errors are alleged and other matters affecting property subject to procedures set forth in the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance.

CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
Two (2) terms are available for appointment. Eighteen (18) members appointed to staggered three (3) year terms by City Council.  Advisory body charged with the responsibility of recommending a comprehensive plan and program for a community cultural arts services program. No more than 2 consecutive, three-year terms.

ELECTRICAL APPEALS AND ADVISORY BOARD
Two (2) terms are available for appointment. On recommendation from the Mayor, seven (7) members are appointed to four-year (4) terms by City Council: four licensed electrical contractors; two registered consulting electrical engineers (one from power company, one from private firm), and one administrative person from the power company.  All members shall have no less than 6 years’ experience in professional field.  No term limits. Determines appeals to decisions of electrical inspectors of the City.

GREATER SAVANNAH INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE
Two full terms and two unexpired terms. 19 members all of whom shall be approved by vote of the Mayor and Aldermen.  The term of office for each member of the Greater Savannah International Alliance shall be three years, except that of those members first appointed, six shall be appointed for one year, six for two years, and seven for three years. When the terms of these first appointed shall expire, their successors shall be appointed for three-year terms. A member of the Greater Savannah International Alliance shall not serve for more than two consecutive, three-year terms. The members of the Greater Savannah International Alliance shall be a demographically broad representation of the community and economy in the Savannah Metropolitan Area with an interest in international issues. Four (2) appointments are available.

HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD OF REVIEW
Two (2) terms are available for appointment. Eleven (11) members appointed to three (3) year terms by Savannah City Council including one small business owner with an architectural background. Makes decisions on new construction and any changes to historic structures in the City’s Historic District. 

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAVANNAH
One (1) term is available for appointment. This is the Resident Commissioner position to our Board, and the appointee will need to be a Public Housing Resident or Section 8. Established pursuant to general law O.C.G.A. 8-3-1 et seq. which creates a Housing Authority for each City and County. The general law provides for a governing body of five (5) Commissioners serving a five (5) year term with one (1) appointment each year. Vacancies are filled for the unexpired terms. Commissioners serve until a successor is named. The terms begin, on January 5th of each year. Any appointment after January 5th would be for the reminder of the term expiring on January 5th. The General Assembly of 1994 repealed all special legislation providing for additional Commissioners and Residents, thus the only Commissions are the five (5) Regular Commissioners appointed pursuant to general law. 

KEEP SAVANNAH BEAUTIFUL
Nine (9) terms are available for appointment. Twenty-five (25) members appointed to three (3) year terms by City Council.  Shall include representatives from the news media, businesses, City government, civic associations, and neighborhood groups.  No term limits.  An advisory board that works with the City in developing a program to control litter and assist beautification efforts on streets, sidewalks, parks, and private property. 

PARK AND TREE COMMISSION
One (1) term is available for appointment. Nine (9) members appointed to overlapping three (3)  year terms by City Council.  Must be a City resident. Term Limit:  No member may serve more than three, consecutive three year terms. Charged with directing the activities related to the planting and caring for parks, squares, grass plats, trees, and flowers of the city.

PILOTAGE COMMISSION
One (1) appointment is available. Purpose: Seven members appointed for overlapping seven-year term by City Council. Appointees must include shipping agents, exports, or merchants, or others engaged on or familiar with marine shipping and the requirements of the Port of Savannah. Licenses pilots, prescribes rules and regulations, sets fees and imposes penalties, sets and collects penalties for vessels refusing to take pilots or mistreating pilots. Appointees cannot be pilots.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF APPEALS
One (1) term & two (2) alternates are available for appointment. The board of appeals shall consist of a minimum of three (3) members, serving four (4) year terms, which are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to property maintenance and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The code official shall be an ex-officio member, but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. 

SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
One (1) term is available for appointment. Five members appointed to staggered five (5) year terms by City Council.  Responsible for the operation, development and maintenance of municipal airport; an independent authority with its own staff and revenue sources. 

SAVANNAH/CHATHAM COUNCIL OF DISABILITY ISSUES
One (1) term is available for appointment. The Savannah/Chatham Council on Disability Issues shall facilitate and coordinate community efforts to improve the quality of life for citizens with disabilities of the City of Savannah and Chatham County through advising and advocating local leaders. The Council shall be composed of ten (10) members with representation balanced among the business community, human service providers and consumers (i.e., citizens with disabilities). At least one-half of members shall be persons with physical or mental disabilities. Members shall serve a two (2) year term, with eligibility for reappointment to a second consecutive two (2) year term.  

SAVANNAH/CHATHAM COUNTY HISTORIC SITES AND MONUMENTS COMMISSIONS (HS&M)
Two (2) appointments are available. Five (5) members appointed to overlapping five (5) year terms by City Council. No term limits. Citizen of Chatham County.  Recommends plan and cost estimates for the erection of any monuments or substantial restoration of same in the City or County.

SAVANNAH RECREATION COMMISSION
Four (4) terms are available for appointment. Twelve (12) members are appointed to three (3) year terms by City Council and are eligible for reappointment. Serves as an advisory body on recreational programs and facilities.

SAVANNAH ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
One (1) term is available for appointment. Five (5) members appointed to staggered three-year (3) terms by City Council. No term limits. Must be a resident of the City of Savannah. Members cannot hold public office, except for one appointee who must be a current member of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Board hears and rules on appeals from decisions of the zoning administrator and hears and rules on requests for permits which require the board’s approval. 

TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The following Six (6) terms are available for appointment: Savannah Visitors Bureau; Historic Savannah Foundation; Downtown Neighborhood Association (2); History and/or Architecture of the Historic District; and Hotelier. Creation and composition. There is hereby created a tourism advisory committee, which shall consist of 13 members appointed by the mayor and aldermen. One shall be a representative of the lodging industry; one shall be a representative of a tour company; one shall be a member of the Savannah Visitors Bureau; one shall be a representative from a Historic District museum or attraction; two shall be members of the Downtown Neighborhood Association; two shall be members of Historic Savannah Foundation; one shall be a representative of the food, beverage and/or retail industries; one shall be at-large with demonstrated knowledge of the history and/or architecture of the Historic District; two shall be residents at-large and one shall be a member at-large.

TRAFFIC CALMING COMMITTEE
Five (5) terms are available for appointment. The Traffic Calming Committee shall consist of nine (9) members all of whom shall be approved by vote of the Mayor and Aldermen. The term of office for each member of the Traffic Calming Committee shall be three years. A member of the Traffic Calming Committee shall not serve for more than two consecutive, three year terms. The members of the Traffic Calming Committee shall be a demographically broad representation of the community in the Savannah Metropolitan Area with an interest in Traffic Calming. Committee members must live in the City limits of Savannah. Appointments can come from any district.