City To Hold Orientation Session For Board Hopefuls

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Anyone who has wanted to serve on one of the city of Birmingham's boards or committees can do so, but attendance at an orientation session is needed. That session is being held October 12 at Birmingham City Hall at 1 p.m.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said he believes "it is vital for board members to understand their role with the organization they’ve been selected to serve," which is why he has joined the Birmingham City Council in making it a priority of his to reexamine and improve the roles of the various boards and agencies.

"It is also vital for the City of Birmingham to ensure pertinent information is readily available for our citizens.
The Mayor wants to ensure that board members are equipped with the knowledge, training, and expertise to efficiently and effectively serve Birmingham residents," the mayor's office stated. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Patch morning newsletter.)

The orientations will provide materials for those looking to gain information about the functions and roles of the city’s many boards and agencies. The next session will be held on Friday October 12th at Birmingham City Hall’s City Council Chambers, third floor, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

To RSVP for the October 12th orientation, please go here. This is a free seminar.

Due to the chambers’ capacity, seating will be limited for the October 12th session. Once the limit has been reached for this session, a registration wait list will open for future orientations. Please contact Earl Hilliard Jr. at boardsandagencies@birminghamal.gov with any questions.

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