Applicants Needed for Pleasanton’s Cultural Plan Update Steering Committee

From the City of Pleasanton:

Applications are currently being accepted for Pleasanton’s Cultural Plan Update Steering Committee.  The Cultural Plan Update is intended to be a significant planning tool to help the city plan for the changing scope of arts activities. As such it will summarize themes, trends and community priorities, assess available resources, review existing and anticipated demographic conditions and provide strategies for arts/cultural programs needs.

To serve on the Steering Committee and assist with the planning process, the City Council is seeking two (2) Parents-At- Large representatives from the community who currently have a child or children attending pre-school, elementary school, middle school and/or high school OR who have a vested interest in the arts in Pleasanton. The City Council is also seeking one (1) Teen-At-Large representative from the community who currently attends one of the community high schools and has a vested interest in the arts in Pleasanton.  All applicants shall be residents of the city of Pleasanton and willing to attend at least three meetings for a period of six to nine months. The City seeks committee members who are able to do background reading and research, work collaboratively, and strive for clear communication, a balanced perspective and inclusion of a wide range of viewpoints.

Interested parties should submit completed applications to the City Clerk’s office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2012.  The Pleasanton City Council will confirm the members of the committee at the Tuesday, January 15, 2013 City Council meeting (tentative date).

Applications are available at the City Clerk’s office, located at 123 Main Street in Pleasanton, or can be downloaded at http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/pdf/culturalplanpplication.pdf   For more information, please contact Michele Crose, Community Services Manager, at (925) 931-5347 or mcrose@cityofpleasantonca.gov