Residents are encouraged to apply to join the Next PERL Boards and Commissions Cohort Today

Boulder County, Colo. - Are you passionate about your community and looking for ways to get more involved? Have you ever thought about joining a board or commission? Join the People Engaged in Raising Leaders (PERL) Program’s upcoming Boards and Commissions Training on Saturday, Nov. 7! The PERL program works to increase the involvement of underrepresented populations on local boards and commissions. Learn more about administrative boards and commissions in government and non-profits while developing the skills to express your political agency and make change in your community. Connect with opportunities for civic involvement and network with other likeminded community members.

• WHAT: PERL Boards and Commissions Training
• WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 7
• TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• WHERE: Prairie Conference Room, 5201 St Vrain Road, Longmont, CO 80503

Our Boards and Commissions training covers topics including boards' roles and responsibilities, board applications and interviewing, board culture and survival strategies, board oversight/management, cultural/effective communication, and Robert’s Rules of Order. Guest speakers include representatives from boards of government agencies, local organizations and the Office of the Boulder County Commissioners.

For more information about PERL, visit the county’s website.

Apply online for the board and commission training.

For any questions about the upcoming sessions contact PERL Coordinator Kathryn Lehman at Klehman@bouldercounty.gov or 720-765-1403.

Interested in serving on a Boulder County board or advisory committee?

The county’s larger recruitment opens Friday, Oct. 30, and closes at close of business Friday, Jan. 8. Applicants must be Boulder County residents and 18 or older. Openings are especially needed for the Adult Protection Review Team, the IDD Mill Levy Advisory Council, and quasi-judicial boards such as the Board of Adjustment and Board of Review. Vacancies and additional requirements will be posted on the Boards & Commissions website.