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	Contact:
April 3, 2008	Mark S. Cox, APR Director of Public Communications 382-6241 (WK)
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For immediate release	Heath E. Covey Public Information Coordinator 382-6241 (WK)

APPLICANTS NEEDED FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

CHESAPEAKE -- The Chesapeake City Council is seeking residents who may be interested in serving on various boards and commissions. Boards and commissions provide a vital service to various City departments, agencies and City Council.

Citizens wishing to serve must complete an application form. Applications are due in the City Clerk’s office by May 1, 2008. City Council will appoint candidates for these vacancies during its May 27, 2008, meeting.

Applications are currently being accepted for the following Boards and Commissions:

• Animal Control Advisory Board, 2 appointments
• Cable Television Commission, 1 appointment
• Chesapeake Committee on Aging, 1 appointment
• Eastern Virginia Health Systems Agency, 1 appointment

In addition, applications are currently being accepted for the following previously advertised vacancies:

• Chesapeake City Symbol Committee, 8 appointments
• Chesapeake Commission for the Prevention of AIDS, 2 appointments
          (One applicant must be HIV Positive)
• Chesapeake Commission on Substance Abuse, 4 appointments
• Chesapeake Interagency Consortium, 1 appointment
          (Must be a Private Organization Representative)
• Community Services Board, 1 appointment
          (Must be a consumer)
• Groundwater Committee, 3 appointments
• Local Emergency Planning Committee, 3 appointments
• South Hampton Roads Disability Services Board, 1 appointment
          (Must be physically impaired)

For more information or to apply, contact the City Clerk's office at 382-6151, or visit Boards & Commissions at the City of Chesapeake's website, CityOfChesapeake.net.