3 Lower Merion Advisory Boards Seeking Qualified Residents

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — Residents who with the right qualifications are invited to apply to serve on three advisory boards.

New members are sought for the Health Advisory Council, Historical Commission, and Planning Commission.

Qualified individuals should complete the Boards & Commissions Application Form online here.

Completed applications and current resumes should be submitted to Jody L. Kelley, Township Secretary, 75 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, PA 19003 or by e-mail to jkelley@lowermerion.org by Monday, Nov. 28.

For more information, contact Kelly via e-mail at jkelley@lowermerion.org or phone at 610-645-6145.

Below is information on the boards:

Health Advisory Council

The Health Advisory Council (HAC) is composed of 5 to 7 members and 2 alternates who serve 4-year terms of office. The HAC recommends plans and programs to the Board of Commissioners for the protection of the public health of residents within the Township and also advises Township officials concerning matters of public health. One alternate is being sought. An alternate may participate in any proceeding or discussion of the HAC but shall not be entitled to vote as a regular member of the HAC unless needed to create a quorum. Professional experience in public health is required. The HAC typically meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. More information about the HAC can be found here in the Township Code: Chapter 16:Health Advisory Council.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission (HC) is composed of 7 members and two alternates who serve 5-year terms of office. The HC makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding the advisability of issuing permits with respect to properties listed on the Township’s Historic Resource Inventory. One alternate is being sought. An alternate may participate in any proceeding or discussion of the HC but shall not be entitled to vote as a regular member of the HC unless needed to create a quorum. Professional experience in historic preservation or working with historic buildings is required. The HC typically meets on the last Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. A full description of the HC’s duties can be found here in the Township Code: Chapter 88: Historic Districts, Article II.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission (PC) is composed of 7 members who serve 4-year terms of office. The PC reviews all subdivision and land development plans and submits recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Professional experience in planning, civil engineering, urban design, transportation planning or landscape architecture is required. One member is being sought. The PC typically meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. A full description of the PC’s duties can be found here in the Township Code: Chapter 34, Article II: Planning Commission.