Commission seat open
The Huber Heights City Council is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Huber Heights Military and Veterans Commission. The Military and Veterans Commission was established by City Council legislation in late 2018 to act in an advisory capacity to City Council and the City Manager to create and maintain an atmosphere contributing to the understanding and respect for past and current members of the military to enrich the lives of Huber Heights residents and visitors through honoring the military veterans and recognizing the value of the service they have and do provide.
Applications will be accepted until Dec. 13, 2019 and can be obtained at City Hall or from the City of Huber Heights website, www.hhoh.org. (Click on Government > Board and Commission Service > Board and Commission Application).
Applicants must be a resident and elector of Huber Heights (registered to vote). Boards and commissions advise the City Council on issues important to the City of Huber Heights. Most positions do not require extensive expertise, just an eagerness to serve.
The Military and Veterans Commission will make recommendations to the City Council and the City Manager with respect to military and veteran related issues, ceremonies, events and activities that occur within the City if Huber Heights. Upon request, the Military and Veterans Commission can provide advice and assistance to City residents regarding resources available to members of the military, veterans, and members of their respective families.
The Military and Veterans Commission will consist of no fewer than five and no more than nine voting members appointed by City Council. The members of the Military and Veterans Commission will be balanced to reflect in-depth knowledge of military and veteran affairs and two-thirds of the members must be veterans, active military, or immediate family members such as a spouse, parent, or child. The members of the Military and Veterans Commission will be appointed to staggered three-year terms.
The Military and Veterans Commission will meet once a month at a date and time to be determined or as needed in the Council Chambers.
Applications should be sent to the Huber Heights City Council, c/o Anthony Rodgers, Clerk of Council, 6131 Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424 or to arodgers@hhoh.org.
Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview with Huber Heights City Staff and/or the Huber Heights City Council at a time yet to be determined.