The City of Springfield is accepting applications through Oct. 9 for a vacancy on the Board of Public Utilities, a citizen-led body that helps guide the long-term direction of City Utilities.
The board position is open to qualified candidates who have business or professional experience, are registered voters and have been City Utilities customers for at least two years before appointment, according to a community announcement.
City Utilities has provided electricity, natural gas, water, broadband and public transportation services across 320 square miles of southwest Missouri since 1945. The community-owned utility serves more than 111,000 customers.
Applicants selected for the 11-member Board of Public Utilities would join a group appointed by
the Springfield City Council to serve three-year terms. The board is responsible for establishing policies and setting the utility's long-term direction as outlined in the City Charter.
According to the announcement, City Utilities customers benefit from consolidated utility billing, local service and electricity rates that rank among the lowest in the nation.
Residents can learn more about the utility's background at cityutilities.net.
How to apply
Applications are available online through springfieldmo.gov or by downloading a form from springfieldmo.gov.
Completed applications may be returned to the city clerk's office in the Busch Municipal Building, 840 N. Boonville Ave.
The city clerk will accept applications for the current vacancy until the close of business on Oct. 9.
Board meeting information
The Board of Public Utilities consists of 11 Springfield residents appointed by City Council.
Board members meet at 3 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month in the City Utilities Board Room at 301 E. Central St.
Additional information about the board is available at cityutilities.net. Information about Springfield City Council is available at springfieldmo.gov, and details about the board's responsibilities can be found in the City Charter at library.municode.com.
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This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Springfield seeks applicants for Board of Public Utilities
