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Boards urged to recruit diverse applicants as community-board applications open; question raised about term-limit exemptions
Summary
Officials reminded attendees that community-board applications are open (closing Feb. 6) and outlined expanded outreach to increase diverse applicant pools; an attendee asked whether a temporary term-limit exemption would apply to 2020 appointees and staff said the city charter governs such exemptions.
Officials at Borough Hall urged community boards to promote open seats and encouraged local outreach after data showed uneven application rates across districts.
Staff reminded boards that community-board applications are open and will close Feb. 6, and announced a Jan. 10 workshop and tabling session…
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