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City of Midland
BOARD AND COMMISSION
APPLICATION PROCESS
Thank you for your interest in applying for a City of Midland board or commission.
The process to apply for a board or commission position is as follows:
1. Complete the application specific to the board or commission of your choice. Applications can be filled out
online via the City of Midland website (www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/boardscommissions), or they may be requested
in person at the City Manager’s Office, by phone at 837-3301, or by e-mailing the City at cityhall@midland-mi.org.
Each board and commission has its own application.
2. Once the application has been completed, please return it by mail or in person to: City Manager’s Office, 333
W. Ellsworth St., Midland, MI 48640-5132 or fax: 989-837-5727. The entire application, plus any attachments,
such as resumes, that accompany the application, will be reviewed.
Unless otherwise noted, all information included on or attached to the application will become a
matter of public record and will be viewable on the City of Midland website as an informational item
attached to City Council agendas. If you would like one or more pieces of information such as a
home phone number removed from the application and/or any accompanying attachments you
provide for Council’s consideration, please indicate that on the last page of this application form,
and those items will be removed before the information is posted on the website.
3. Appointments to the board will be made by the City Manager, with confirmation by the Midland City Council.
4. If appointed to a board or commission, a City of Midland staff liaison will contact you regarding meeting dates
and times and other information you’ll need to know to help you in your new role as a board or commission
member.
If you have any questions about the City of Midland board and commission application process, please contact
the City Managers Office at 837-3301.
City of Midland Boards and Commissions Attendance Policy
In accord with Sec. 2-243 of the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding regular attendance by members of boards
and commissions, the following attendance policy was adopted by Midland City Council on July 19, 2004:
The position of a member of any board or commission established by the Charter or the Code of Ordinances of
the city that meets more often than quarterly shall be considered vacant if such member shall miss four (4)
consecutive, regular held meetings of the board or commission. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the position of a
member of any board or commission established by the charter or the code of ordinances of the city shall be
considered vacant if such member shall miss more than twenty-five (25) percent of regular meetings scheduled in
any fiscal year.
If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact the City staff liaison for the board or commission for
which you are applying.
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DATE:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE:
CITY WARD: E-MAIL ADDRESS:
OCCUPATION:
EMPLOYER:
Are you currently a resident of the city of Midland? (Mark “X” for Yes or No) Yes No
In what year did you become a city resident?
Are you a resident of the downtown district or live within .5 miles of it? (Mark “X” for Yes or No) Yes No
Are you a property or business owner in the district? (Mark “X” for Yes or No) Yes No
If yes, please provide name and address of business
The Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors meets regularly on the second Wednesday of
every other month beginning with January at 3 p.m. at City Hall. The Board’s meetings are cablecast on
MGTV-188. Meetings are scheduled to be approximately two hours in duration. Other special meetings
and training sessions may be conducted throughout the year as necessary.
Are you available to meet at these times? (Mark “X” for Yes or No) Yes No
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BOARD APPLICATION
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a body created under authority of P.A. 197 of 1975, as amended,
for the purposes of preventing deterioration in business districts, to create and implement development plans, to
issue bonds, and to utilize tax increment financing. The Midland DDA is a department of the City of Midland.
The DDA’s Board of Directors shall be appointed by the City Manager subject to approval by the Midland City
Council. Not less than a majority of the members shall be persons having an interest in property located in the
downtown district. The Board shall consist of the chief executive officer of the City of Midland (City Manager) and
12 members. Appointed members shall serve four-year terms. Appointments to fill a vacancy shall be made by
the City Manager for unexpired terms only.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: This Microsoft Word application may be filled out online using the form fields
below, or printed out to your desktop printer and filled out by hand or with a typewriter. If using the online form,
sim
ply place your cursor in the first gray square (form field) in the DATE: area below to begin typing, then press
the
Tab key to go to the next form field. Once filled out completely, save the form to your computer under the file
nam
e of your choice, print out the form to your desktop printer, sign it, and return it to the City Manager’s Office,
33 3 W. Ellsworth Street, Midland, MI 48640-5132, or by fax (989-837-5727) to the attention of Rachel Swint.
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Why are you interested in serving on the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors?
Why do you feel you are qualified to serve on the DDA Board of Directors?
List any other information you feel would be pertinent in assisting the City Manager in his selection
(you’re welcome to attach a resume or list any relevant personal or professional accomplishments).
Appointed members are expected to attend all meetings of the board. A position shall be
considered vacant if a member shall miss four (4) consecutive, regular held meetings, or if a
member misses more than 25% of the regular meetings scheduled in any fiscal year.
Signature:
The above information I have provided is accurate. I have read and understand the requirements to
serve as a member on the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors.
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all information included on or attached to your application will
become a matter of public record and will be viewable on the City of Midland website as an informational
item attached to City Council agendas. If you would like one or more pieces of information such as a
home phone number removed from the application and/or any accompanying attachments you provide
for City Council’s consideration, please indicate that below, and those items will be removed before the
information is posted to the City’s website.
PLEASE REMOVE:
Please return this form to the City Manager’s Office, 333 W. Ellsworth Street,
Midland, MI 48640-5132, or by fax 989-837-5727 to the attention of Rachel Swint.
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