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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 Midland City Council will review the entire application and any attachments, such as resumes, that
accompany the application.
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. Typically, a two-person panel from the City Council will schedule a time to interview all qualified candidates
applying for a particular board or commission. A representative from the City Manager’s Office will contact
qualified applicants to schedule an interview time. Appointments generally are made at the first City Council
meeting following interviews.
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 Manager’s 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?
In what year did you become a City resident?
The Local Officers Compensation Commission meets during the week.
Are you available to attend a meeting scheduled during a weekday?
(Mark “X” for Yes or No) Yes No
Why are you interested in serving on the Local Officers Compensation Commission?
LOCAL OFFICERS COMPENSATION
COMMISSION APPLICATION
The seven-member Local Officers Compensation Commission (LOCC) meets every odd-numbered
calendar year after September 15
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to determine the salaries of the mayor and members of the Midland
City Council. The commission cannot meet for more than 15 session days and must make its
determination within 45 calendar days of the commission’s first meeting. Members must be registered
voters of the City of Midland. A LOCC member cannot be an employee of the legislative, judicial or
executive branch of any level of government or members of the immediate family of such member or
employee. Appointed members shall serve a term of seven years.
AP
PLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: This Microsoft Word application may be filled out online using the form fields
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ow, or printed out to your desktop printer and filled out by hand or with a typewriter. If using the online form,
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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,
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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 do you feel you are qualified to serve on the Local Officers Compensation Commission?
List any other information you feel would be pertinent in assisting the City Council in their 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 commission. 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 Local Officers Compensation Commission.
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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