The city is looking for three members for the Park and Recreation Commission and four members of the Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee (LEDAC).
All are two-year terms that will begin in January 2012.
The Park and Recreation Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Lakeport City Council in matters pertaining to city parks and recreation. They also cooperate with the Lakeport Planning Commission and civic organizations to advance the sound planning of new recreation areas and facilities.
The commission recommends, from time to time, policies on city recreation facilities to the city council for consideration and approval.
The Park and Recreation Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4:15 p.m. Applicants must be residents of the city of Lakeport.
The role of LEDAC is to develop ideas and strategies for the promotion of economic development through business retention, recruitment, attraction and creation.
LEDAC meets the first Monday of each month at 7 a.m.
LEDAC consists of up to 12 members who either live, work, shop, or do business in the city of Lakeport. This includes Lake County residents who live in unincorporated areas of the Lakeport trade area.
Membership on these committees is voluntary.
If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, please contact City Clerk Janel Chapman at 707-263-5615, Extension 12, or by e-mail at
Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 5:30 p.m., and appointments will be scheduled for the Lakeport City Council meeting of Tuesday, Dec. 20.
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