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Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
Mariposa County announces vacancies on planning panels
Mariposa County has announced openings on several planning committees. The county is seeking to fill vacancies on the planning advisory committees for Midpines, El Portal, Greeley Hill and Yosemite West, as well as the Historic Sites & Records Preservation Commission.
The purpose of the planning advisory committees is to make recommendations on the adoption of specific plans and address other planning issues. Members must reside, own property or be employed within the geographic areas of the committees they represent.
Midpines: There are two vacancies. Appointment terms are for two years. Those interested should contact Supervisor Brad Aborn or County Clerk Margie Williams at P.O. Box 784, Mariposa, CA 95338, by phone at (209) 966-3222 or by e-mail at baborn@mariposacounty.org.
El Portal: There are three vacancies. Those interested should contact Supervisor Brad Aborn or County Clerk Margie Williams at P.O. Box 784, Mariposa, CA 95338, by phone at (209) 966-3222 or by e-mail at baborn@mariposacounty.org.
Greeley Hill: There is one vacancy. The term of the appointment expires Feb. 28, 2011. Those interested should contact Supervisor Lyle Turpin or County Clerk Margie Williams at P.O. Box 784, Mariposa, CA 95338 or by phone at (209) 966-3222.
Yosemite West: There are two vacancies. One term expires Feb. 28, 2010, while the other expires Feb. 28, 2011. Those interested should contact Supervisor Brad Aborn or County Clerk Margie Williams at P.O. Box 784, Mariposa, CA 95338, by phone at (209) 966-3222 or by e-mail at baborn@mariposacounty.org.
Historic Sites and Records Preservation Commission: One vacancy exists. The position is for an at-large alternate member, which would be effective until resignation or removal by board vote.
The commission is responsible for nominating potential historic sites, developing an inventory of cultural and historic resources, reviewing and recommending remodels, maintenance and landscaping of the county's courthouse and reviewing all projects which may impact a historic or archeological site.
Those interested should submit a letter of interest to the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 784, Mariposa, CA 95338.
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