Gilbert seeks applicants for planning commission, trust board
Independent Newsmedia
Posted 7/28/23
The Town of Gilbert is seeking applicants for five volunteer positions on the Gilbert Planning Commission as well as one on the Self-Insured Trust Board.
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The Town of Gilbert is seeking applicants for five volunteer positions on the Gilbert Planning Commission as well as one on the Self-Insured Trust Board.
The planning commission positions include two regular full-term positions, one regular partial-term position, and two alternate positions. There are incumbents who may reapply.
Members of the commission and board must reside within town limits and be qualified electors.
Commissioners typically serve four-year terms while trustees serve three year terms.
The planning commission typically meets monthly and the trust board quarterly.
These are volunteer, unpaid positions.
The planning commission also acts as the design review board. The commission reviews and advises the Gilbert Town Council on a variety of planning issues, including long range community planning goals and policies, immediate planning problems, design review (site plans, landscape, architecture) and specific development proposals.
Ideal commission candidates recognize the need for balance between individual property rights and the long-term needs of the community.
Candidates should have experience actively listening to many viewpoints and know how to raise thoughtful questions in a group setting. Candidates should be skilled communicators, able to speak in public, and preferably have an understanding of the town’s growth and development.
Serving on the planning commission involves a significant time commitment to attend monthly meetings and review agenda packets.
The ideal candidate looks out for the best interests of the community and has experience diligently working to resolve complex challenges and issues.
Trustees serve as fiduciaries to the town’s self-funded medical and dental plans, as well as the workers’ compensation plan, and management of the trusts.
The trustees provide oversight of plan administration and financials and make recommendations to the town council regarding risk retention/reinsurance options and funding requirements.
The ideal candidate may have experience in the medical industry, finance, health insurance, workers’ compensation insurance and/or human resources with strong analytical and creative thinking skills.
The trustee’s term would begin Oct. 1 and end Sept. 30, 2026.
