Numerous Board, Commission, Committee Seats Open In Haverford Twp

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — Haverford Township needs many residents to step up to fill positions, as well as board, committee, and commission seats.

The township is seeking a township solicitor, as well as a civil service solicitor. Also sought is a Township Engineer.

Solicitor applications are to be sent to David R. Burman, Township Manager,1014 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083. Applications can also be emailed to reorg@havtwp.org.

Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13.

Additionally, the Haverford Township Board of Commissioners needs residents to serve on the following boards, committees, and commissions beginning January 2021:

• Cable TV Advisory Board — 1 position
• Environmental Advisory Committee — 9 positions (Contact your Commissioner)
• Friends of the Grange — 3 positions
• Health Advisory Board — 1 position
• Historical Commission — 2 positions
• Human Relations Commission — 2 positions
• Ice Skating Rink Advisory Board — 1 position
• Parks and Recreation Board — 3 positions
• Planning Commission — 2 positions
• Senior Citizens Advisory Board — 9 positions (Contact your Commissioner)
• Shade Tree Commission — 2 positions
• Vacancy Committee — 1 position
• Vacancy Property Review Committee — 1 position
• Zoning Hearing Board — 1 position

Township Commissioners adopted the following requirements and procedures, which apply to applicants for all boards, committees, and commissions, excluding the Senior Citizens Advisory Council:

1. All applicants, including applicants seeking reappointment, must contain the following required submissions:
   1. The applicant’s name, address, phone number and email address;
   2. A cover letter or cover email listing each Board, Committee or Commission on which the applicant seeks an appointment or reappointment;
   3. A concise statement (no more than one typed page) summarizing why the applicant seeks the appointment or reappointment; and,
   4. A resume or other summary of the applicant’s experience.
2. All applicants, including applicants seeking reappointment, must appear for a 15-minute interview, to be scheduled by the Board of Commissioner
3. Any applicant or incumbent who does not appear for an interview without good cause shall not be considered for appointment or reappointment.

All applications must be sent to David R. Burman, Township Manager, 1014 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083. Applications can also be emailed to reorg@havtwp.org.

Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13.

Applications for the Environmental Advisory Committee and Senior Citizens Advisory Council should be sent directly to Ward Commissioner.