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2. City of Northampton Application for Appointment to Boards, Committees, and Commissions

   Please return the completed form to: mayor@northamptonma.gov or Gina-Louise Sciarra, Mayor 210 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060

4. Boards and Committees

   Please indicate the boards and committees you have an interest serving on.

   1. Agricultural Commisssion
   2. Arts Council
   3. Assessors, Board of
   4. Central Business Architecture Committee
   5. Community Preservation Committee
   6. Conservation Commission
   7. Council on Aging
   8. Disability Commission
   9. Energy & Sustainability Commission
   10. Health, Board of
   11. Historical Commission
   12. Housing Partnership
   13. Human Rights Commission

   1. License Commission
   2. Northampton Housing Authority
   3. Parks and Recreation Commission
   4. Planning Board
   5. Registrars, Board of
   6. Transportation & Parking Commission
   7. Trust Fund Committee
   8. Urban Forestry Commission
   9. Whiting Street Fund Committee
   10. Youth Commission
   11. Zoning Board of Appeals
   12. Other
6. If other, please indicate which board or committee.
8. First Name*
9. Last Name*
10. Title/ Preferred Pronouns
12. Address1*
14. Address2
16. City*
17. State*
18. Zip*
20. Home Phone
21. Work Phone
22. Cell Phone*
24. Occupation & Place of Employment
26. Email*
27. Are you a Northampton resident?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
28. Years Lived in Northampton
30. Age

    This information is optional and will be used for diversity purposes only. Complete it only if you wish to do so.

    1. Under 29
    2. 30 - 39
    3. 40 - 49

    1. 50 - 59
    2. 60 - 69
    3. 70 plus
31. Sex

    This information is optional and will be used for diversity purposes only. Complete it only if you wish to do so.

    1. Male
    2. Female

    1. Trans*/Non-Binary/Queer
    2. Prefer not to say
33. Racial / Ethnic Background
    This information is optional and will be used for diversity purposes only. Complete it only if you wish to do so.
35. Political Party Affiliation*
    -- Select One --RepublicanDemocratIndependent
37. Please list any other boards or committees of interest
39. What skills and experience will you bring to this committee assignment?*
41. Are you currently serving or have you served on any city committee?*

    1. No

    1. Yes
43. Please list other city committees you have served on
45. Required: Please read the following, by signing below you state that you understand and agree.
    The filing of this form does not guarantee my appointment. An application is kept on file for two (2) years; after that I must file a new application. Being appointed to a committee, board, or commission means that I am considered a Municipal Employee under MGL Chapter 268A and thereby subject to Conflict of Interest Law MGL Chapter 268A, Financial Disclosure Law MGL Chapter 268B, as well as Open Meeting Law MGL Chapter 39: Section 23B. I understand that I will take the conflict of interest test after being appointed and that I also must be sworn in by the City Clerk. I will contact the appointing authority with any questions about my service. Important: Once this form is submitted it becomes a public document, if there is information you do not want open to the public please do not include it on this form.
47. Signature*
48. Date*
    Date
50. Post Application Submission Process

    Thank you for taking the time to submit an application to serve on one of the many volunteer city boards, committees, and commissions.

    The Mayor’s office staff reviews the application and determines if a vacancy exists on the desired board, committee, or commission. If no vacancy exists, your application is put on file for two years for consideration at a later date. If a vacancy exists, the application is sent to the board, committee, or commission staff person for a review of experience and qualifications. In some cases, you may be contacted and asked to attend a meeting of the board, committee, or commission to better confirm your interest.

    After the Mayor’s staff reviews your application, Mayor Sciarra will consider your application and schedule a brief telephone interview. At this time, she will decide whether or not to put your application forward to the City Council.

    If the Mayor submits your name as an appointee to the City Council, the City Council will refer the appointment to its Committee on City Services where you will be further vetted. If you are approved by City Services, your appointment will be referred back to the City Council for a confirmation vote. After City Council confirmation, you will receive an appointment letter from the City Clerk’s office with instructions on being sworn in for public service. After being sworn in by the City Clerk, you are ready to serve on your board, committee, or commission. 

    The appointment process, from application submission to official acceptance, can take 2-3 months, and the submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. The Mayor appoints members to boards, committees, and commissions at her discretion.

    If you have any questions about this process or your application status, please contact Mayoral Assistant, Sydney Fahey, at sfahey@northamptonma.gov or 413-587-1080.

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52. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
53. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

54. Submit

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