City Of Boise Seeking Electrical Board Member

Press release from the City of Boise:

April 27, 2020

Licensed engineers and contractors interested in serving on the city’s Electrical Board can now apply. The Electrical Board hears and decides appeals of orders or determinations made by the Chief Electrical Inspector; reviews updated electrical codes, ordinance updates, amendments, and fee update proposals, and makes recommendations to City Council.

All Electrical Board members are appointed by the Mayor and the Boise City Council. The current board vacancy may be filled by an Idaho licensed engineer or an Idaho licensed electrical contractor. The appointed member must also serve a four-year term. Residency in the City of Boise is preferred, Ada County residency is required.

With up to seven voting members, the Electrical Board will represent, as much as possible, the diverse spectrum of people in various electrical construction trades and design disciplines who share the values that Boise has to offer. Expertise and experience in areas relevant to the Board’s purpose, will be considered in the appointment process. Residents with backgrounds and experience in residential and commercial building electrical installations or design, electrical codes, listings, and with knowledge of related fields such as solar photovoltaic systems, medical and industrial equipment installations, and electrical engineering are encouraged to apply.

Meeting frequency: As needed. Often at least 1-2 times per year.

Cover letter and resume can be emailed to ahocken@cityofboise.org. The deadline for applying is May 22, 2020, at 5 p.m.

For more specifics on the Board, review Title 9, Chapter 5 of City Code (Electrical Code), Sections 9-5-10 through 9-5-12.

This press release was produced by the City of Boise. The views expressed here are the author’s own.