Thursday, January 29, 2015

Latinos, Apply to Boards and Commissions

Latino residents do not need to go through a political broker (don't laugh just yet).

 Despite Plainfield's reputation as a political quagmire, you can apply to serve on a board or commission on your own by filling out and submitting this document.

 There is a vacancy on the PMUA. The board has five commissioners and two alternates. Commissioners have five-year terms and alternates serve for two years. If you fill out the form, specify "PMUA Alternate No. 2." and put in your information. Submit it as directed and check back to make sure it has been received. To learn more about the PMUA, look at the web site at pmua.info and explore all the links. 

 Give it a try before you rely on someone else to "help" you. Sometimes those who would help are just trolling for a quid pro quo, and they will try to collect sooner or later.

 From the Oxford Dictionary:
if I do this for you, what's the quid pro quo?
si te hago eso ¿qué recibo yo en retribución or a cambio?



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8 comments:

  1. Alan GoldsteinJanuary 29, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    There are three commissioner opportunities at PMUA. Chairman Mitchell is in holdover status, with a seat that expires February 2016. Alternate #1, a two-year term held by Charles Eke, expires February 2015, and Alternate #2, also a two-year term is vacant. I got this info from the Clerk's page link to Boards and Commissions. But with all the political hokey-pokey and hanky-panky with PMUA appointees, it's anyone's guess how correct this information is.

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    1. BerniceJanuary 29, 2015 at 2:40 PM

      Alternate No. 2 is the only vacant seat. Holdovers can apparently stay in office until hell freezes over or a mayor and council agree to oust them.

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  2. Jim SpearJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Alternate seat No.2 is also open on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Hello Bernice:

    Just wanted to confirm and share the link to the listing of commissions and boards and the "current" vacancies. Please note it was last dated 9-30-14.

    http://www.plainfield.com/city-clerk.aspx (under "Agencies, Boards & Commissions")

    Thanks for the article. It is definitely something I might look into.

    Best,

    Richard Stewart

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    I would suggest for all that are interested in being on any of the boards to attend a meeting. Speak to current board members ask them about their duties. Ask question about the boards purpose and authority to operate. As our Planning and Zoning boards are governed by the Municipal Land use Law. Than apply to the board of your choice. All boards are citizen board.

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  5. RobJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Excellent post.. considering the new administration, I do think I'll check out the Beautification Committee and the Shade Tree Commission !

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  6. UnknownFebruary 3, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    when will this application have to be in by?

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