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Ocean City Seeks Volunteers for Boards and Commissions

See a list of vacancies on city boards and committees.

The City of Ocean City has vacancies on several boards and commissions and is seeking volunteers to fill the seats.

The volunteer positions include:

Advisory Council on Physical Fitness & Sports
Term of Office:  3 Years
Meetings held once a month on Wednesday; 5:00 pm, Bayside Center

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Environmental Commission
Requirement:  Ocean City Resident
Term of Office:  3 Years
Term of Office:  2 Year Alternates
Meetings held monthly; second and fourth Tuesdays; July & August once a month on Tuesdays, 6:30 pm Bayside Center

Historic Preservation Commission
Term of Office:  2 Years Alternate
Meetings held once a month on Tuesday; 7:30 pm, Senior Center

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Library Board
Term of Office:  5 Years
Meetings held once a month on Monday; 4:30 pm, Library Facility

Local Assistance Board
Vacancy:  Fill unexpired 4-year term through 12/31/2015
Meetings held four times a year as required by law; 10:30 am, City Hall

Planning Board
Term of Office:  4 Years
Term of Office:  2 Year Alternates
Meetings held first & second Wednesday each month; 6:00 pm, Senior Center

Shade Tree Committee
Term of Office:  4 Years
Vacancy:  Fill unexpired 4-year term through 12/31/2014 and Fill unexpired 4-year term through 12/31/2016
Meetings held fourth Wednesday of each month; 9:00 am, Henry S. Knight Building 

Tourist Development Commission
Term of Office:  2 Years
Meetings held on the second Thursday of each month; 9:30 am, Library Facility 

Utility Advisory Commission
Term of Office:  4 Years
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month; 9:00 am, Henry S. Knight Building

The Duties & Responsibilities of each Board/Commission can be found by clicking HERE, at www.ocnj.us under Government, Boards & Commissions or at the City Clerk’s office. 

If interested, a new application is necessary each time a position becomes available. Please send Citizen Leadership E-FORM  to:

Linda MacIntyre, City Clerk at: lmacintyre@ocnj.us or mail/drop off at 550 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226. Filing deadline is Monday, Dec. 2.


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