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Application to Serve on an Advisory Board

2. Thank you for your interest in serving our community. Input from residents is key to the success of any city.
   <h4> Appointments are at the sole discretion of the City Council. Applications are evaluated during late summer; and appointments are typically made at Council's regular meeting in September. However, if there are vacancies available, sometimes appointments are made out of cycle. Please apply now, and the City Secretary's Office will keep your application on file until the next appointment period. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please review all eligibility requirements and ensure that your schedule allows for you to attend your board's regular meetings. Visit <a href="http://cityofkennedale.com/boards" target="_new">www.cityofkennedale.com/boards</a> to find a link to each board, which will include information about their regular meeting schedule.</h4>

   Appointments are at the sole discretion of the City Council. Applications are evaluated during late summer; and appointments are typically made at Council's regular meeting in September. However, if there are vacancies available, sometimes appointments are made out of cycle. Please apply now, and the City Secretary's Office will keep your application on file until the next appointment period. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please review all eligibility requirements and ensure that your schedule allows for you to attend your board's regular meetings. Visit www.cityofkennedale.com/boards to find a link to each board, which will include information about their regular meeting schedule.

4. 

5. Eligibility Requirements
   <ul> <li>At least one year of residency in the City of Kennedale (and continued residency for the duration of your service) <li>Must be a registered voter in the City of Kennedale

   • At least one year of residency in the City of Kennedale (and continued residency for the duration of your service)
   • Must be a registered voter in the City of Kennedale

7. Eligibility Questions

9. How long have you been a resident of the City of Kennedale?
   -- Select One --1 year2 years3 years4 years5 years6 years7 years8 years9 years10+ years15+ years20+ years

   Must have 1+ year of residency.

10. Are you a registered voter in the City of Kennedale.

    1. Yes
    2. No

    Must be a registered voter in the City of Kennedale.

14. Personal Information

16. First Name*

17. Last Name*

19. Preferred Name or Nickname, if any

20. Age (optional)

22. Home Address*

24. City*

    Applicants must live in Kennedale

25. State*

26. ZIP Code*

28. Mailing Address (if different)

30. City

31. State

32. ZIP Code

34. Primary Phone #*

35. Alternate Phone #

37. Email*

    The majority of communication is conducted via email.

38. Alternate Contact

42. Please choose the board(s) on which you'd like to serve.*

    1. Board of Adjustment/Building Board of Appeals (BOA/BBA)
    2. Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
    3. Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission (KKB)
    4. Library Advisory Board (LAB)
    5. Parks and Recreation Board
    6. Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)
    7. TownCenter Development District (TDD) Board
    8. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board
    9. Utility and Infrastructure Board (UIB)

43. I am applying as a(n):*

    1. Incumbent (I wish to continue serving on my current board.)
    2. New Member (I do not currently serve on a board, or would like to be considered for a different board.)

44. How many years have you served on your current board?

46. KKB is a working board. Type your name below to indicate that you are aware of what is expected of members.*

    KKB engages residents and businesses to take greater responsibility for improving the community’s appearance and environment; and develop beautification events, programming, and outreach. The membership of KKB also serves as the Tree Advisory Board and the Tree City. The KKB is an affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful and has criteria to remain in good standing, including:

    • Attendance at all meetings, if possible
    • In-person and virtual training sessions
    • Volunteer hours at events / workdays
    • Weekly TownCenter flowerbed maintenance including digging, planting, watering, and spreading mulch
    • Twice yearly litter pick-up around the City
    • Community education about litter control and Adopt-a-Spot
    • Annual Arbor Day tree planting
    • Help host "Bring It!" — a citywide household hazardous waste recycling event

48. You should familiarize yourself with the following documents:

50. Kennedale's Comprehensive Land Use Plan
    Download Here

51. Strategic Plan: Imagine Kennedale 2015
    Download Here

55. Please select your level of education

    1. High School
    2. Associate Degree
    3. Trade/Professional School Certification
    4. Bachelor's Degree
    5. Master's Degree or higher

57. College or University Attended

59. Field of Study & Degree Received

60. Graduation Year

62. Additional College or University, if any

64. Field of Study & Degree Received

65. Graduation Year

69. Current Employer/Company Name

71. Position/Title

73. Field/Type of Work

77. Please Provide a Brief Biography

79. Community & Civic Involvement

    Please list current memberships and/or leadership positions in any community service or civic organizations.

81. Please add any additional comments that you feel may assist City Council in a selection.

83. Please attach your resume.

    (not required)

84. Board Member Handbook
    Download a PDF

86. DIGITAL SIGNATURE*

    By typing my name in the box above, I verify that all information included on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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90. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
91. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

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