SPU Community Advisory Committees Application for Membership

City of Seattle

Seattle Public Utilities

SPU Community Advisory Committees Application for Membership

Thank you for interest in the Seattle Public Utilities Advisory Committees!

The City of Seattle is committed to inclusiveness and outreach to all persons in the diverse Seattle community. Women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ, people of color, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has three advisory committees.

Please indicate in which Committee(s) you are interested in applying to become a member.

__ Creeks, Drainage and Wastewater Advisory Committee (CDWAC)

(stormwater management, water quality, pollution prevention, creeks, wastewater systems, other topics)

__ Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) (waste management systems policy: recycling, food/yard waste, collection contracts, transfer stations, garbage systems, waste prevention)

__ Water System Advisory Committee (WSAC) (drinking water system, water conservation, supply/demand, Cedar and Tolt Watersheds management, other topics)

The Community Advisory Committees have the following purposes:

·  To provide input/ analysis on departmental issues (e.g., policy choices, projects and plans).

·  To ensure SPU programs, policies and services are serving all Seattle communities.

·  Review and help shape SPU’s programs, communications, and services

Commitment: Two year term, with approval by the SPU Director. Committees meet once a month, in the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue. Time devoted to the committee is 4-8 hours/month. Parking passes and refreshments are provided to members.

Please complete this form and return by e-mail or regular mail or fax to:

Sheryl Shapiro, Program Manager

Seattle Public Utilities

Utility Systems Management Branch

Seattle Municipal Tower

700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900

PO Box 34018

Seattle, Washington 98124 – 4018

(206) 615-1443 Fax: (206) 684-0206

Contact Information

Name: / Phone(s)
Home: Cell:
Office:
Address:
E-mail address(es):

·  How did you hear about the

__ Creeks, Drainage and Wastewater Advisory Committee (CDWAC)

__ Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)

__ Water System Advisory Committee (WSAC)?

·  In which neighborhood(s) do you live and/or work or volunteer?

·  What is your work/educational/volunteer experience? Please attach a short bio or resume, if possible.

·  Why would you like to serve as a member of an SPU Advisory Committee? What do you hope to accomplish?

·  What skills and background/perspective will you bring to the Committee? If you have any experience on other boards or advisory committees, please include this information.

One of the goals of the City-wide Race and Social Justice Initiative is to connect to communities whose voices may be underrepresented such as people of color, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQ, low income households, elderly, youth, and

other groups.

·  Please describe your experience with and/or commitment to promoting diversity and equity.

(Have you participated workshops in active listening, undoing institutional racism, non-violent communication, or other types of anti-racist training?)

·  What opportunities do you see in engaging diverse stakeholders in the work of the Committee?

·  Have you attended a meeting of the Committee(s) you are applying for?

_____Yes

_____No

Please attend at least one meeting prior to interviewing.

·  Are there any accommodations we should be aware of that would assist in your participation on a Committee?

·  Is there anything else you'd like us to know?

·  References (List two people, not related to you, whom you have known for at least one year).

1. ______

Phone: ______

E-mail: ______

2. ______

Phone: ______

E-mail: ______

Applicant’s signature/date ______