The Boulder City Council is currently accepting applications for two of the City Boards and Commissions. The Board of Zoning Adjustment and the Downtown Design Advisory Board have openings.

City Boards offer residents a unique opportunity to become involved in local government and in the community. Service on all boards is voluntary. Generally, applicants must be a city elector, 18 years of age, and reside within the Boulder city limits.

There aretwo boards that have vacancies. A list of current vacancies is available online at www.bouldercolorado.gov (click departments, boards and commissions, current vacancies). Each board and commission has specific responsibilities and requirements, as well as collaborate with and advise particular city departments and City Council on related issues.

Applications can be picked up from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Council Office, 1777 Broadway, or you can apply on-line at www.bouldercolorado.gov (click departments, boards and commissions, application information). The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, April,17 (no late applications or postmarks will be accepted). Appointments will be made May 5th.