Volunteers Needed For Vacant Lower Merion Commission Seats

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — Volunteers in Lower Merion Township are needed to fill vacant seats on three township commissions.

Interested and qualified residents can submit applications and current resumes to Jody L. Kelley, Township Secretary, 75 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003 or by e-mail to jkelley@lowermerion.org by Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.

Contact Kelley for more information via e-mail at jkelley@lowermerion.org or phone at (610) 645-6145.

Download the application form online here.

Below are details on each commission:

• Human Relations Commission (alternate)
  • The Township of Lower Merion is currently seeking qualified candidates for appointment as an alternate on the Human Relations Commission (HRC). The HRC is composed of seven members and two alternates. The HRC typically meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every other month. An HRC alternate may participate in any proceeding or discussion of the HRC but shall not be entitled to vote as a regular member of the HRC unless seated. The purpose of the HRC is to ensure that all persons, regardless of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, use of guide or support animals because of the blindness, deafness or physical or mental disability of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or because of a person's sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression enjoy the full benefits of citizenship and are afforded equal opportunities for employment, housing, commercial property, and the use of public accommodations, in Lower Merion Township. Experience in equal opportunity laws, investigation of complaints, dispute resolution including mediation, or as a human relations professional is preferred, but not required. A full description of the HRC can be found here in the Township Code: Chapter 93: Human Relations Commission; Discrimination

• Planning Commission
  • The Township of Lower Merion is currently seeking qualified candidates for appointment to its Planning Commission (PC). The PC is composed of seven members who serve 4-year terms of office. The PC typically meets on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The PC reviews all subdivision and land development plans and submits recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Experience in planning, civil engineering, urban design or landscape architecture is preferred, but not required. A full description of the PC’s duties can be found here in the Township Code: Chapter 34, Article II: Planning Commission.

• Shade Tree Commission
  • The Shade Tree Commission (STC) is composed of not more than nine 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, or communications is preferred but not required. More information about the STC can be found here in the Township Code: Chapter 128: Shade Trees.