Applications are now being accepted from community members who which to serve as a 2011-12 Non-Board Member Committee Member for Brooklyn's Community Board 6. Interested residents may download the form here: http://bit.ly/2011-2CB6CommitteeRequest
The Brooklyn CB6 district includes the neighborhoods of Carroll Gardens/South Brooklyn, Cobble Hill, Columbia Waterfront, Gowanus, Park Slope, and Red Hook. Although CB6 committee membership must be composed primarily of a majority of Board Members, membership is open to non-Board Members as well. This allows for broader, grassroots public representation and encourages and facilitates citizen participation in local government.
Individuals who wish to serve on a committee should return their application forms to the CB6 District Office at 250 Baltic Street (between Court/Clinton Streets), Monday through Friday between the hours of 10AM and 4PM; fax it to (718) 624-8410; or email it to info@BrooklynCB6.org.
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Appointments to committees for a one-year term are effective September 1st. The following CB6 standing committees will be open to public participants:
. Economic/Waterfront/Community Development & Housing
. Landmarks/Land Use
. Parks/Recreation/Cultural Affairs
. Public Safety/Environmental Protection/Permits & Licenses
. Transportation
. Youth/Human Services/Education
Committee Membership Request forms must be received at the District Office by June 24th for consideration. Additional requests for membership may be made throughout the year, but appointments will be made based on the availability of openings.
