Same as last year people

One of the reasons I like blogging on the subject of the town government is not to point out issues I disagree with, or how I know better in my view, but to inform people on issues that effect them in their daily affairs. My ultimate dream is to get a few people to step forward and to volunteer to take more interest in the government by becoming part of the system to a small part.

One way that I have done that is by becoming a member of the Storm Water advisory Committee and it has been a learning experience.

This is the time of year that new members for boards, committees and commissions are set and in the February town workshop they have set to add to the March agenda the issue of appointees.

12.Consideration of appointments to the following Boards and Committees:
a. Appointment of one (1) member to the Packaged Liquor Board to serve four (4) year term ending 2014.
b. Appointment of two (2) members to the Board of Zoning Appeals to serve three (3) year terms ending 2013.
c. Appointment of two (2) members to the Citizens for Sister City Relations to serve three (3) year terms ending 2013.
d. Appointment of two (2) members to the Parks Advisory Board and one (1) non- voting member to serve two (2) year terms ending 2012.
e. Appointment of two (2) members to the Planning Commission to serve two (2) year terms ending 2012.
f. Appointment of two (2) members to Project Assistance to serve three (3) year terms ending 2013.
g. Appointment of two (2) members to the Board of Adjustment & Appeals to serve three (3) year terms ending 2013 and two (2) members to serve one (1) year terms ending 2011.
h. Appointment of one (1) member to the Beer Board to serve four (4) year term ending 2014.
i. Appointment of three (3) members to the Storm Water Advisory Committee to serve two (2) year terms ending 2012.
j. Mayor to appoint one (1) member to the Historic Zoning Commission to serve five (5) year term ending 2015.
k. Mayor to appoint one (1) member to the Smyrna Housing Authority to serve five (5) year term ending 2015.
l. Appointment of one (1) member to the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority to serve five (5) year term ending 2015.

If you feel you can put in some time each month please take a moment to look at the descriptions of the groups on this page and if you like fill out the application here(pdf). Becoming part of the system makes understanding it a lot easier.

Deadline for applications are March 3rd so do not delay.