After many months of budget wrangling, the State Legislature is out of session. What is an active, engaged P.L.A.N. subscriber like you to do? Don't despair -- this hiatus is a great time to explore the many opportunities to volunteer as a board or commission member for the State or at the local level for the city of Phoenix.
State Board or Commission
The Governor's Office provides an online application for residents to participate on a state board or commission. Currently there are 266 active boards and commissions in Arizona with gubernatorial appointees. These boards cover a wide variety of topics from education to the environment. More information about how to become a member of a state board or commission is available at http://azgovernor.gov/bc/BCinfo.asp.
Phoenix Board or Commission
If service at the local level is more appealing, Phoenix currently has 65 Boards and Commissions, found at http://phoenix.gov/phxd/bdcomm/index.jsp, whose members are appointed by the Mayor and city council members. Learn how to apply to serve on a board or commission at http://phoenix.gov/CITYGOV/bdcomm.html#HOW. An online application is available at http://phoenix.gov/EMAIL/appbdcom.html.
Voter Registration Requirements
The Arizona Secretary of State Web site has a link under to voter information under the "Elections" link. This offers several options including Register to Vote. The key information to note is that voters in Arizona must re-register following a move, a name change or change in political party affiliation. Voters may register online, or print the form, complete and mail.
Here in Arizona, the Secretary of State registers voters. The County Recorder's Office notifies and mails ballots to voters with the exception of local (city of Phoenix) elections which are managed by the Phoenix City Clerk Election Services Division.
Source: P.L.A.N.
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