Westport Seeks Volunteers To Serve On Boards, Commissions & Committees

Information from the Town of Westport:

WESTPORT, CT — First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker is seeking residents registered to vote in Westport to serve on the Fair Rent Commission. This Commission was recently established and adopted as an ordinance by the Representative Town Meeting. As with most non-elected boards, committees and commissions, the members are appointed by the First Selectwoman.

The Fair Rent Commission shall consist of five (5) members who will be appointed to staggered four year terms. The full language of the ordinance, including the member make- up and powers may be found at: Fair Rent Commission

In addition to the Fair Rent Commission, Westport residents with varying interests, talents, backgrounds and political affiliations are encouraged to volunteer to serve on other appointed committees that currently have vacancies or upcoming member term limits as follows:

• Architectural Review Board
• Arts Advisory Committee
• Blight Prevention Board
• Commission for Senior Services
• Conservation Commission
• Flood and Erosion Control Board (Alternates)
• Historic District Commission
• Parks Advisory Committee
• Tree Board
• Youth Commission

Descriptions of the roles and responsibilities of these appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees may be found at: Appointed Boards A-Z

Registered voters seeking an appointment to any of the Boards Commissions and Committees are requested to submit a form (Interest Form), including a brief description of your background, biography or resume to the Selectwoman’s Office: selectwoman@westportct.gov. Once residents submit indications of interest, a meeting will be set up to explore opportunities to serve Westport.

Please contact Second Selectwoman Andrea Moore at amoore@westportct.gov with any questions.

"he Town of Westport relies heavily on its volunteers. Our citizens are diverse, dynamic and committed to the town," First Selectwoman Tooker said in a statement. "Their hard work is vital to supporting our local government. Over the last 18 months we have appointed over 50 new members, and we are looking forward to including more Westport residents with interest in giving back, gaining knowledge of their municipal government, and serving the town. Some boards have minimal commitments, others are more hands-on and skill driven, but all play an important role. With the commitment and support of volunteers, we strive to make Westport the best place to live, work, play and learn in the region."