The Utility Advisory Commission provides guidance and recommendations for all utilities of the City including water, wastewater and electric. Preferred members shall be at least 18 years of age, a registered voter, a resident of the City of Gardner, and a customer of one of the City’s utilities. Individuals wishing to be considered for this volunteer position are encouraged to submit a formal application below.  Applications are also available at City Hall.  Please contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@gardnerkansas.gov or (913) 856-0945 with any questions.

DESCRIPTION

The Utility Advisory Commission consists of five members, each serving a four-year term, who are responsible for providing guidance and recommendations to the City Council concerning all City utilities: water, wastewater and electric.

 

SCHEDULE AND ATTENDANCE

 

Regular meetings are held once a month in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the first Thursday of each month. The meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.

 

Appointees violate the City's board and commissions attendance policy if they receive notice of meetings and without excuse miss three consecutive meetings or attend fewer than two-thirds (2/3) of the regular or special meetings of the board or commission on which they serve within the twelve month period following the member's appointment, or an anniversary date thereof. "Excuse" shall mean more than inconvenience and includes illness or family emergency. Business commitments shall not be a good excuse.

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Preferred candidates for appointment shall be:

• At least 18 years of age or older
• A registered voter
• A resident of the City of Gardner, or be otherwise connected to the community in terms of property ownership, business affairs or by offering a unique and necessary expertise
• Must be a customer of one of the City's utilities

Prior to submitting an application, interested individuals are encouraged to attend at least one meeting of the board or commission for which they are applying, so as to understand the mission of the body and the time commitment involved.

 

An individual is only eligible for appointment to, and may serve as, a member of only one board or commission at any given time.

 

When an individual has served for a period of eight consecutive years on one particular body, that member generally will not be eligible for reappointment until the member has vacated the position for one full term. Board or commission members may be reappointed beyond the eight year limit under exceptional circumstances

COMPENSATION

Appointees serve on a volunteer basis and shall not be compensated for their services, but may be reimbursed for expenses in carrying out their duties.

TO APPLICANT: Please complete the application in full. The public service application is considered an open record. If you are not selected to serve at this time, your application will be kept on file for 12 months from the date it was received and will be reconsidered as vacancies occur.

Appointees violate the City's boards and commissions attendance policy if they miss three consecutive meetings or attend fewer than 2/3 of the regular or special meetings of the board or commission on which they serve within the twelve month period following the member's appointment. "Excuse" shall mean more than inconvenience and includes illness or family emergency. Business commitments shall not be a good excuse.

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