The Board of Commissioners of the Park District of La Grange is seeking to fill one vacancy on the Board which is open due to a commissioner resigning their seat.
According to a news release, the open seat on the Board of Commissioners will need to stand for re-election in April of 2025.
Interested parties must live within the boundaries of the taxing district for the Park District of
La Grange, the release said. Candidates should submit a resume and memo indicating the reasons they would like to serve on the Board to Jenny Bechtold, Executive Director.
Candidates may submit their applications from April 16, 2024, through 5:00 pm on April 30, 2024, via email, mail, or in person at 536 East Avenue, La Grange, the release said.
Inquiries regarding the commissioner vacancy should be directed to jennybechtold@pdlg.org.
According to the release, the basic expectations of commissioners are::
• Attend board meetings, committee meetings, and functions/special events. Commissioners must commit to attending monthly board meetings, currently held on the second Monday of the month at 6 pm, at the Park District t of La Grange Recreation Center, 536 East Avenue, La Grange, Illinois, 60525. Meetings occasionally fall on the third Monday of the month.
• Understand the Park District of La Grange’s mission, services, policies, and programs.
• Review agenda and supporting board packet materials before board meetings.
• Abide by the policies of the Park District of La Grange and Federal and State statutes governing the operations of the Park District.
• Assist the Board in performing its fiduciary duties.
Commissioners serve as volunteers, without monetary compensation, the release said.
The Park Board is seeking the best-qualified candidates for Commissioners and provides equal opportunity in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, marital, civil union or family status, physical or mental handicap, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from the military service.