How City of Kingston Citizens Can Make an Impact On a Board, Committee or Commission

CALL TO ACTION:  Can we encourage 20 new Kingston citizens to submit an application to serve on a topic that interests them? We think we can.

Would you like to make an impact on government in the City of Kingston?

As many of you know, one of the most important aspects of our work at KingstonCitizens.org is to point citizens in the direction of process and the law when there is an issue of concern so that their effort can make a real difference.

Perhaps one of the greatest ways for the public to get involved which is not well known is to submit an application VIEW to be appointed to sit on one of the twenty-five boards, commissions or committees that exists and that is reliant on citizen volunteer’s in the City of Kingston.

In 2016,  Mayor Steve Noble launched a brand new initiative hoping to “Attract and recruit volunteers for Kingston’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees“.

“All individuals interested in serving on a board, commission and/or committee must complete an application and submit it to the Mayor’s office for review. This information will be used in determining which individuals are best suited to serve, based on their qualifications, backgrounds, skills, and interests.”

Some of these important bodies have very long terms, so when a spot comes up – it’s important to know. Get in there! Kingston relies on the talent in its neighborhoods to help to define itself going forward.

What are you interested in?

View and download a PDF application HERE

We encourage citizens to confirm any of the committees that interest them by calling the Mayor’s office at  334-3902. The list that has been released does not say when it was last updated.  VIEW   

Arts Commission
There are three seats that become open as of September 30, 2017.

Board of Assessment Review – 5 year term
There are two seats that become open as of September 30, 2017

Civil Service Commission 
There is one seat that becomes open as of May 31, 2018

Climate Smart Kingston
There are nine seats that become open as of December 31, 2017

Community Development Advisory Board
All seats serve at the ‘pleasure of the mayor’ with dates not listed.

Complete Streets Advisory Board
There is one seat that becomes open as of December 31, 2017

Conservation Advisory Council
There are two seats that become available as of December 31, 2017

Electrical Examiner’s Board – 3-year term
There are five seats that become available as of December 31, 2017

Ethics Board – 5-year term
There are currently two vacant seats.

Board of Fire Commissioners – 2-year term
There is currently one vacant seat.

Heritage Area Commission – 3-year term
There are four seats that become available as of June 30, 2018

Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission – 3-year term
There is currently one vacant seat.

Human Rights Commission – 3-year term
There is one seat that becomes available as of December 31, 2017

Kingston Housing Authority
There are two seats that become available as of November 29, 2018

Kingston Local Development Corporation Board
There are three seats that become available as of June 30, 2018

Planning Board 
There are two seats that become available as of February 5, 2018

Plumbing Board
There are three seats that become available as of December 31, 2017

Board of Police Commissioners
There are two seats the become available as of May 1, 2018

Public Works Commission – 2-year term
There are currently two vacant seats.

Recreation Commission – 2-year term
Contact the Mayor’s office for more details.

Tree Commission – 3-year term
There are six seats that become available as of December 31, 2017

Water Board – 5-year term
There is one seat that becomes available as of May 31, 2018

Zoning Board of Appeals 
There are five seats that become available as of December 31, 2017
There are currently two vacant seats.

 

 

 

 

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