Doña Ana County seeks 3 people for planning panel
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Doña Ana County is looking for residents to serve on its Planning and Zoning Commission.
Three seats are open on the all-volunteer board, which reviews land-use and development matters during twice-a-month public hearings.
Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Friday, April 4.
The vacancies will be filled by the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 22 during its regular meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission members are appointed for two-year staggered terms.Generally, this panel meets from 9 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Thursday of the month in the Commission Chambers at the County Government Center, 845 N. Motel. Blvd.
'Matters that historically have come before the commission include variance requests to land use requirements, special use permits designations, zone changes, subdivision reviews and approvals, appeals of staff decisions, reports to the Board of County Commissioners, and recommendations related to amendments or changes to the County's comprehensive plan and the Unified Development Code,' the County said in a news release.
To be considered for an open seat, residents should submit a letter of interest, a current resume and three letters of reference.
The application packet may be submitted in any of the following ways:
Online:
On the County's website, by visiting the About Us tab, then Apply for committees/ Boards.
By clicking on this link or copying it onto the browser: https://www.donaanacounty.org/about-us/committee-board-application-form
By postal mail or hand-delivered: Eileen Garcia Doña Ana County Community Development Department 845 N. Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88007
By email: eileeng@donaanacounty.org
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