Ulster County Legislature Seeks Applicants to Serve on County Advisory Boards

Posted February 1, 2022

Ulster County Legislature Seeks Applicants to Serve on County Advisory Boards

Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency

Ulster County Industrial Development Agency

KINSTON, NY—Legislative Chair Tracey Bartels announced today that the County Legislature is actively soliciting applications for board positions on the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency and Ulster County Industrial Development Agency.  

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency

Monday, February 7, 2022, at Noon

Ulster County Industrial Development Agency

Monday, February 14, 2022, at Noon

Chair Bartels also encourages residents of Ulster County to take an active role in county government by volunteering to serve on one of the county’s many advisory boards, committees, councils, and commissions. Advisory volunteers provide guidance, insight, and recommendations on policy issues to county government. Advisory volunteers serve without compensation. Visit https://ulstercountyny.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board to view open advisory seats.

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Apply to serve on the

Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA)

The UCRRA is a public benefit corporation formed for the purpose of developing, financing, and implementing a comprehensive county-wide materials management program. The Agency manages solid waste consistent with the policies outlined in the New York State Solid Waste Management Plan. 

The Agency is responsible for compliance with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations regarding the management and long-term obligations of closed solid waste management facilities and currently operating facilities under its direct control. The Agency’s responsibilities also include education and public outreach efforts to encourage, support, and foster participation by the public for reducing, reusing, recycling, and composting portions of the existing solid waste stream. Learn more about UCRRA. 

Two board seats are currently vacant. Selected applicants will serve a three-year term ending on December 31, 2024. All UCRRA members serve without compensation and continue to hold office until their successors are appointed and qualify. 

The deadline to apply is Monday, February 7, 2022, at Noon.

APPLY ONLINE 

Submit the application form and upload a cover letter, resume, and support materials online: 

https://ulstercountyny.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board/Vacant#Department1015

APPLY BY EMAIL OR MAIL 

If you plan to submit your application by mail or email, click here to download paper application form.

    Subject line: UCRRA Board Application, [Your Name] 

  • • Mail to: Attn. Legislative Advisory Board Application 

Ulster County Legislature, P.O. Box 1800, Kingston, NY 12402

Call the Legislative Office at 845-340-3900 if you have questions or need additional information.

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Apply to serve on the

Ulster County Industrial Development Agency (UCIDA)

The mission of UCIDA is to advance the job opportunities, general prosperity, and long-term economic vitality of Ulster County residents by targeting tax incentives, bonding, and other assistance to foster the creation and attraction of new business and the retention and expansion of existing business in Ulster County. Learn more about UCIDA.

There are seven seats on the UCIDA board. Selected applicants will serve a two-year term ending on December 31, 2023. All UCIDA members serve without compensation and continue to hold office until their successors are appointed and qualify. 

Deadline to apply is Monday, February 14, 2022, at Noon.

APPLY ONLINE 

APPLY BY EMAIL OR MAIL 

If you plan to submit your application by mail or email, click here to download paper application form.

     Subject line: UCIDA Board Application, [Your Name] 

  • Mail to: Attn. Legislative Advisory Board Application 

Ulster County Legislature, P.O. Box 1800, Kingston, NY 12402

Call the Legislative Office at 845-340-3900 if you have questions or need additional information.

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Additional volunteer opportunities for Ulster County citizens to serve on countywide advisory boards, committees, councils, and commissions 

There are many volunteer opportunities for Ulster County residents to service on countywide advisory groups and play an essential role in Ulster County government. Whether created by the Ulster County Charter, County Legislature, or state or federal statutes, each advisory group was established to provide opportunities for citizens to participate in local government and the effective and efficient delivery of services. Advisory group members serve without compensation.

View current Ulster County advisory group open seats online at https://ulstercountyny.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board

Advisory groups with open seats:

Aging Advisory Council

Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board

Charter Revision Commission

Climate Smart Committee

Community Action Board

Community Services Board

Community Services Board Mental Health Subcommittee 

Community Services Board Persons with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee   

Community Services Board Substance Abuse Subcommittee   

Environmental Management Council   

Fire Advisory Board

Fish and Wildlife Management Board

Human Rights Commission 

Industrial Development Agency 

Planning Board

Recycling Oversight Committee

Resource Recovery Agency

Traffic Safety Board

Ulster Prevention Board 

Youth Board 

 

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