The City of Statesboro is currently accepting applications for appointments to its One Boro Commission and Youth Commission.
The deadline to apply to be considered for an appointment is Friday, October 25, 2024, at 5:00pm. Completed applications should be submitted to the office of the City Clerk in person at 50 East Main Street or by email to leah.harden@statesboroga.gov.
Applications for each of the open positions can be found at www.statesboroga.gov/boards-commissions.
About the One Boro Commission
The One Boro Commission, formerly the Commission on Diversity and Inclusion, was established in September 2018 and consists of 16 members appointed by the Statesboro Mayor and City Council. The appointments are for two-year terms.
The commission is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity among the citizens of Statesboro. The ultimate goal of the commission is to foster innovation, community awareness and ownership of public policy while also seeking to improve experiences for every citizen of Statesboro through open communication and collaboration.
The commission meets on the first Monday of each month at 5:30pm in the Statesboro Human Resources conference room at 58 East Main Street.
About the Youth Commission
The Youth Commission was established in September 2018 and consists of nine members appointed by the Statesboro Mayor and City Council.
The commission has the authority to prepare studies, reports, strategies, education efforts and programs with the purpose of informing the governing body. The commission was created with the intent of fostering development through civic engagement, education, leadership, service learning opportunities, job training and empowerment through individualism. Each member of the commission shall work towards securing a future rooted in an evolving standard for local youth.
The commission meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
To learn more about each of the city's boards and commissions or to apply, visit www.statesboroga.gov/boards-commissions.