Hot Springs taking applications for group openings

The City of Hot Springs will accept applications until 5 p.m. on Friday, August 10 for a total of 21 volunteer advisory positions on various city advisory boards, commissions and committees. Applicants must be registered voters of the City of Hot Springs. Board and commission members are appointed by the Board of Directors. Most groups meet in the Board Chambers at City Hall, 133 Convention Boulevard. Applications are available online at www.cityhs.net or in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall. For more information, call 321-6805.

Two openings on the Historic District Commission, which oversees historic district rules and regulations. One opening may, but is not required to be, an owner of real property within the Pleasant Street Historic District, and one opening must be filled by licensed architect. The commission meets at 8:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month.

One opening for a resident of Board District 2 to serve on the Community Development Advisory Committee. The committee evaluates and establishes operating policies and procedures for the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program. It meets at 1 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month.

Six openings for city residents on the Arts Advisory Committee, whose responsibilities are to review and recommend placement of permanent art at publicly-owned facilities in the city; to assist in the organization and promotion of temporary art exhibits at publicly-owned facilities; and to assist in securing private grant funding and art donations for permanent art displays at public buildings in the city. Meetings are held on an as-needed basis.

Two openings from city residents on the Hot Springs/ Garland County Beautification Commission. The commission, jointly created by the city and county governing bodies to assist in various green initiatives and beautification efforts, meets on the third Thursday of the month.

Two openings from city residents on the Animal Control Advisory Committee. This committee assists the Animal Services Department in evaluating policies and procedures including public education efforts concerning responsible pet ownership, and meets as needed.

Eight openings on the Construction Trades Advisory Committee. The committee consists of nine members who review and recommend changes, revisions and modifications to Hot Springs’ mechanical, building, electrical and plumbing codes for consideration by the Board of Directors. The requirements are as follows:

Position 1 – Carpenter or building contractor.

Positions 3 and 4 – Master or journeyman plumber.

Positions 5 and 6 – Mechanical engineer, sheet metal worker, or Class A or Class B mechanical contractor.

Positions 7 and 8 – Master or journeyman electrician.

Position 9 – Citizen at large not meeting any of the qualifications for positions 1 through 8.