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City seeks volunteers for boards and commissions; meet‑and‑greet set for Sept. 9

Highlands City Council · August 26, 2025
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Summary

Staff reported 18 positions with terms expiring Sept. 30, one vacancy on the Community Development Corporation and 20 total applications (9 new); council will meet applicants Sept. 9 and make appointments Sept. 23.

Staff reminded council that annual appointments to city boards and commissions are approaching and asked council to review applicant packets ahead of scheduled meet‑and‑greet sessions.

“We have 18 positions, with terms that expire September 30... To date, we have a total of 20 applications that have been received,” staff said, explaining that the number includes nine new applicants and 11 current members seeking reappointment. Staff proposed a meet‑and‑greet for new applicants at the Sept. 9 early work session (beginning at 5:30 p.m.) and formal council appointments on Sept. 23.

Staff also noted one vacancy on the Community Development Corporation created when a member moved out of the city. Council agreed to receive application packets and attendance reports to help guide appointments and to use individual meetings to streamline the process.