The City of Nampa is seeking volunteers with professional qualifications in architecture, history, architectural history, urban planning, archaeology, engineering, law, or other historic preservation related disciplines, as well as volunteers with professional or leadership experience in the arts who are interested in serving on the Arts & Historic Preservation Commission.
There are a total of two vacancies to fill a three year term. One vacancy on the commission must meet the qualification standards set by the National Parks Service, found here: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/54/300307. The other position is for those in the performing, visual or literary arts. Commissioners shall advise and assist the mayor and city council to develop, coordinate and promote the visual, performing and literary arts and heritage programs and policies for the enjoyment, education, cultural enrichment and benefit of the citizens of Nampa.
The seven-member panel meets at 4 p.m. the second Monday of the month on the 3rd floor of the Nampa Public Library.
TO APPLY: Interested individuals are encouraged to download the application form at cityofnampa.us/serve and submit a letter of interest expressing reasons why they would like to serve via email to Chief of Staff Rick Hogaboam at hogaboamr@cityofnampa.us or deliver/mail to Nampa City Hall at 411 3rd Street South, Nampa, Idaho 83651. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 15, 2021.
Applicants must be appointed by Mayor Kling and confirmed by the Nampa City Council before beginning their term of service which begins April 1, 2021.
For more information on the Arts & Historic Preservation Commission, visit https://cityofnampa.us/98/Arts-Historic-Preservation-Commission or call Morgan Treasure at (208) 468-4448 for specific questions.