Park Board Commissioner

3 weeks ago

Dekalb, United States DeKalb Park District Full time
Position Type:
Administration/Administration

Date Posted:
5/2/2024

Location:
Hopkins Park Community Center

Date Available:
May/June 2024

Closing Date:
05/25/2024 The DeKalb Park District Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from Park District residents interested in serving on the Board of Park District Commissioners to fill the vacancy in the seat of one Park Commissioner, with a term expiring at the regularly scheduled May 2025 Board meeting.

Park Commissioner Qualifications
Each member of the Board of Park Commissioners must be a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age or older, a registered voter in the DeKalb Park District, a resident of the State of Illinois, and a resident within the DeKalb Park District 's jurisdictional boundaries. Residency must be established for a minimum of one year prior to submittal of the Park Commissioner application. A person is not eligible to serve as a Park Commissioner if that person is in arrears in the payment of tax or other indebtedness due to the DeKalb Park has been convicted in any court located in the United States of any infamous crime, bribery, perjury, or other felony.

The candidate appointed to the Park Commissioner position will be required to file a "Statement of Economic Interest" with the County Clerk.

Basic Expectations of Park Commissioners:
  • Attend alll board meetings and functions. Park Commissioners must commit to attending monthly board meetings, currently held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m., at the Hopkins Community Room, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL 60115.
  • Understand the DeKalb Park District's mission, services, policies, and programs.
  • Review agenda and supporting Board packet materials before Board meetings.
  • Abide by the policies of the DeKalb Park District and Federal and State statutes governing the operations of the Park District.
  • Assist the Board in carrying out its fiduciary duties.
Compensation
Park Commissioners serve in a volunteer capacity and without compensation.

Please answer the questions that are part of this application.

DeKalb Park District is an Equal Opportunity Organization