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2. Note

   All information on this application is public information pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act. All individuals appointed to serve on a board/commission will be required to complete one hour of training relative to the Texas Open Meetings Act & Texas Public Information Act. Applicants for Zoning Board of Adjustments, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Board must be a legal resident of the United States and a voting resident who lives and resides in the City of Taylor. 

4. First Name*
5. Last Name*
7. Residence Address*
9. How long have you resided at this address? *
11. City*
12. State*
13. Zip*
15. Mailing Address if different from Residence Address
17. E-mail*

    ex: myname@example.com

19. Phone Number*
21. Occupation

    Some boards require specific member occupations.  This is a required field if you are applying for a board or commission with an occupation requirement. 

23. Employer
25. Employer Address
27. Work Phone Number
29. Are you a Business Owner?

    1. Yes
    2. No
31. If you answered yes to being a Business Owner, provide your Business Name and Address:
33. Please list any professional and/or community activities you are involved in:*
35. Please list any areas of expertise, experience, training, skills or interests which you believe qualifies you for the membership on the board or commission being selected:*
37. Attach any additional documentation here (ex:Resume):
39. Are you a legal resident of the United States? *

    1. Yes
    2. No
41. Do you live in the City limits of Taylor?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
43. Are you a registered to vote in the City of Taylor? *

    1. Yes
    2. No
45. Have you ever been convicted of a crime (excluding traffic violations)?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
47. If yes, please list convictions below:
49. Rules of Decorum - Acknowledgement *

    The City of Taylor has adopted Ruels of Decorum applicable to meetings of City boards and commissions.  These rules are intended to ensure orderly, respectful, and effective meetings. 

    A copy of the Rules of Decorum is available here: Rules-of-Decorum-Adopted-11-13-2025.

    
    

    1. I acknowledge that I have read the City of Taylor Rules of Decorum and agree to comply with them if appointed.
53. Boards and Commissions

    A person may not be appointed by the City Council to serve on more than one board or commission simultaneously, with the exception of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

    Please mark your choice below and limit your selection to no more that (3) three boards or commissions. 

55. I AM INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE FOLLOWING BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS:*

    1. Animal Control Appeals Board and Shelter Advisory Committee (occupation requirements)
    2. Civil Service Board (appointed by City Manager)
    3. Historic Preservation Commission (residency requirements)
    4. Taylor Housing Authority (appointed by the Mayor, not a City board)
    5. Library Advisory Board (residency requirements do not apply)
    6. Main Street Advisory - also serves as TIF #1 Board (occupation requirements)
    7. Moody Museum Board
    8. Parks & Recreation Board (5 resident members, 1 ETJ member, 1 student member)
    9. Planning & Zoning Commission (residency requirements)
    10. Public Arts Advisory Board (general qualifications, i.e. expertise in visual, performing or literary arts, skilled in grant writing, arts education, marketing, public art field, community affairs, studying or pursuing the arts)
    11. Taylor Economic Development Corporation (residency requirements to not apply)
    12. Tree Advisory Board
    13. Zoning Board of Adjustment (residency requirements)
57. Additional Comments:

    If you have selected more than one board, prioritize the order of interest here.

59. Terms and Attendance*

    Board and Commission terms are (3) three years in length.  It is the policy of the City of Taylor that any member of a board or commission who misses 3 consecutive meetings or more that 25% in a 12-month period are subject to being removed from the board or commission.

    Do you understand the term length of the position you are applying for and the importance of attending all meetings of the board or commission? 

    1. Yes
    2. No
61. Please note the following items:
    • All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk at least 10 business days prior to City Council making appointments.
    • Annual appointments are made in February and August of each year.  The August meeting is for appointments to fill current vacancies and the February meeting is reserved for a full review of all boards, attendance records, and re-appointments.
    • All persons (whether current sitting members or not) must go through the application process.
    • Applications stay on file for two years.
63. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION*

    Acknowledgement

    I ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT, PURSUANT TO THE CITY CHARTER, THE CITY COUNCIL MAY, UPON THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE FULL MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL, REMOVE MEMBERS OF ITS APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.

    Certification

    I CERTIFY THAT ALL STATEMENTS THAT I HAVE MADE ON THIS APPLICATION AND ANY OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF TAYLOR TO INVESTIGATE THE ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION FROM ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION, AND I RELEASE THE CITY OF TAYLOR AND ALL PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS FROM ALL CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES ARISING FROM SUCH INVESTIGATION OR THE SUPPLYING OF INFORMATION FOR SUCH INVESTIGATION. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY FALSE STATEMENT OR MISREPRESENTATION ON THIS APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS WILL BE CAUSE FOR REFUSAL OF APPOINTMENT OR IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL AT ANY TIME DURING THE PERIOD OF MY APPOINTMENT.

    
    

    1. I have read and acknowledge the statements above.
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65. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
66. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

67. Submit

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