Volunteer. Ten vacancies. Must be elector of the City as well as a property owner. Members of the Board shall hear objections to estimated special assessments for particular projects in the City. Term: Three years. Boards for specific projects shall be selected, by lot, from the Assessment Equalization Board.

BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS

Volunteer. Four vacancies. One must be a general contractor; one must be registered plumber; one must be a representative of the general public, while one will serve as an alternate. With the exception of the General Public representative, members need not be electors of the City. The General Public representative shall be an elector, and not a registered plumber, HVAC, electrician architect, or general contractor and one will serve as an alternate. Members need not be electors of the City. Members of the Board shall hear appeals to decisions of the Building Official and appeals for variances to the requirements of the Code. Term: Three years. The terms of General Contractor, Registered Plumber, and General Public representative will commence immediately, while the Alternate will fill an unexpired term ending on 7/11/09.

Volunteer. Two vacancies. Responsible for appointing and supervising Health Commissioner, public nurses, clerks, physicians, and other persons as necessary. Responsible for passing regulations for public health, prevention of disease, and prevention and abatement of nuisances. Term: One five-year term and one unexpired term ending 4/30/12

Must be either Kent or Franklin Township resident. Responsible for administering Civil Service laws for Kent City employees and Kent Public Schools. Term: 6 years.

Volunteer. Three vacancies. Must be elector of the City. May not hold any elected public office at municipal, county, state or federal level and shall not be employed by the City, but may be employed by the County, State and federal government. Members hear complaints on alleged violations and/or unlawful housing practices; hear appeals on the enforcement of the Housing Code; and grant variances in cases of undue hardship. Terms: Two terms commencing 01/18/2009 and one term commencing immediately.

Volunteer. One vacancy. Applicant must either 1) reside in the Central Business District; 2) Own and operate a retail business in the Central Business District; or 3) Own a business located in the southwest quadrant of the Central Business District (East of South Water St., west of East Main St., south to Summit St., and east to Lincoln St). Members of the Board deal with a variety of issues regarding parking in the downtown area. Term: One five-year term.

Volunteer. Two vacancies. Must be Kent City elector. Responsible for appointment of Director of Parks and Recreation who manages all equipment, lands, and buildings owned by the City for parks or recreation purposes. Term: One five-year term and one unexpired term ending 1/15/2013.

Volunteer. Two vacancies. Must be Kent City resident. Responsible for the review of Subdivisions, Zoning Amendments, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional Zoning Certificates, and Planning Studies with the Community Development Department. Term: One five-year term and one unexpired term ending 12/31/2009.

Volunteer. One vacancy. Board will hear appeals regarding disputes brought by owners and non-owners concerning application of the city’s Stormwater Utility Chapter and will have the authority to make adjustments to provide relief due to unique circumstances which reduce the burden of operating, constructing, repairing and maintaining the stormwater utility system. Term: Two years.

NOTE: By statutory definition, "elector" means anyone of voting age and a resident of the City. The Kent City Charter Section 61(d) mandates that all appointments to City Boards and Commissions shall be electors of the City, with the exception of the Board of Building Appeals.