Volunteer for Marble Falls boards and commissions
The city of Marble Falls is seeking applications to fill vacancies on its Parks & Recreation Commission and Zoning board of Adjustment. The positions are open to the public and Marble Falls residents are welcome to apply.
“City government depends heavily on residents who volunteer their time and energy to participate as members of boards and commissions,” reads an excerpt from the City of Marble Falls website. “The involvement of residents is important to setting the direction of Marble Falls’ future.”
Applications for the commission or board seats can be sent to the Marble Falls City Secretary’s Office at cmcdonald@marblefallstx.gov. Call the office with any questions at 830-798-7060.
To qualify for a spot on a Marble Falls board or commission, you must be a Marble Falls resident and a registered voter of the city. You also cannot be behind on any municipal payments or taxes.
These are unpaid, volunteer positions that are meant to give residents an opportunity to provide input on city projects, direction, and management.
There are currently two openings on the city’s seven-member Parks & Recreation Commission. Places 4 and 6 are vacant. Commissioners serve two-year terms and are appointed at the discretion of the Marble Falls City Council.
The commission works in an advisory capacity with the Parks and Recreation Department and helps make recommendations to City Council regarding park operations, maintenance, use, and growth.
The commission meets monthly, typically on the second Monday of the month, but also has special meetings occasionally.
There is currently one opening on the five-member Zoning Board of Adjustment. Members are appointed by City Council and serve four-year terms.
The board considers requests for variances to the city’s building and development codes. The board does not have the power to grant a variance that would conflict with the specific district that the project is within.
Meetings are held on an as-needed basis.