Volunteers Needed For 3 Lower Merion Advisory Boards

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA – Volunteers are needed to serve on three Lower Merion Township advisory boards. Interested township residents can apply now to serve.

The township needs people to serve on the Shade Tree Commission, the Cable Television Advisory Committee, and an alternate for the Civil Service Commission.

Qualified individuals should complete the Boards & Commissions Application Form, which is available online here.

Completed application and resumes should be sent to Jody L. Kelley, Township Secretary, 75 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003 or by e-mail to jkelley@lowermerion.org by Monday, Nov. 19.

Contact Kelley at jkelley@lowermerion.org or (610) 645-6145.

Below are details on each board.

• Shade Tree Commission: The Shade Tree Commission (STC) is composed of not more than 9 residents of the Township who serve 5-year terms of office. The STC has exclusive custody and control of all shade trees on Township property and is authorized to plant, remove, maintain and protect all shade trees on the public streets and highways in accordance with the published rules and regulations of the Township. Experience in landscape architecture, social media, and communications are preferred but not required. More information about the STC can be found here in the Township Code: Chapter 128: Shade Trees

• Cable Television Advisory Committee: The Cable Television Advisory Committee (CTAC) is composed of eight residents of the Township who serve 3-year terms of office. CTAC serves as an advisory body to the Board of Commissioners with respect to the Township’s franchise agreements with both Comcast and Verizon. Members represent a cross section of varied interests in the Township. Knowledge of the cable television industry and the PEG system (public-, educational- and governmental-access TV stations) is preferred. Members do not advise on satellite TV, telephone/cellular or Internet issues. More information about the CTAC can be found here in the Township Code: Chapter 140: Telecommunications Facilities

• Civil Service Commission Alternate: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is composed of three members and two alternates who are qualified electors of the Township who serve 6-year terms. The CSC oversees the hiring of police officers and the promotional process within the Police Department. An alternate may participate in any proceeding or discussion of the CSC but shall not be entitled to vote as a regular member of the Board unless designated as a voting member to form a quorum. More information about the CSC can be found here: Chapter A164: Civil Service Commission

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