Town accepting applications for boards, commissions and trust
Published on February 08, 2023
ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Feb. 8, 2023) – The Town of Oro Valley is accepting applications from residents who are interested in serving on a Town board, commission or the new Health Care Benefits Trust, which was just recently approved by Council. These volunteer groups provide an opportunity for residents to be active in Town government.
To serve on any trust, board, commission or committee, members must be residents of Oro Valley, be able to attend the designated meetings and complete the Town’s Community Academy within their term. Those interested in applying can visit the application process on our website.
The following boards, commissions, committees, and trust have openings. These positions will remain open until filled.
Health Care Benefits Trust
The newly formed Oro Valley Health Care Benefits Trust has three open positions. The Trust is a repository for funding the Town’s self-insured insurance programs under Arizona state statute. Members of the Trust, referred to as Trustees, are tasked with the administration of those funds in accordance with the terms of the Council-authorized programs and trust document. Trustees are required to have expertise in the field of finance, employee benefits, health care, human resources, or risk management. Trustees will meet in July, September, January and multiple meetings in late February and March at 10 a.m.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) has one open position that serves a three-year term. The Commission promotes the education, cultural and economic welfare of Oro Valley. The HPC works to preserve historic buildings, districts, landmarks, structures, documents, and photographs. The commission has one open position that serves a three-year term. The HPC meets on the first Monday of every month at 5 p.m.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission has one open position that serves a two-year term. The commission holds public meetings and makes recommendations to the Town Council on matters relating to the General Plan, zoning code amendments, rezoning’s, and other land use requests. The Planning and Zoning Commission meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m.
Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee Representative
The Town of Oro Valley provides a representative to be part of a joint committee that acts as the official advisory body on bicycling matters in Pima County and the City of Tucson. The Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month.
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board
The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) board has one open citizen position that serves a four-year term. PSPRS is governed by State guidelines. The local PSPRS board was created to provide a uniform, consistent and equitable statewide retirement program for public safety personnel who are regularly assigned hazardous duty in the employ of the State of Arizona or a political subdivision of the state. The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System board meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every other month.