Cascade Township

Opening for an “Associate” Commissioner on Cascade Township Planning Commission Board

The Associate Commissioner serves as a Regular Voting Member of the Planning Commission upon absence or recusal of one of the Regular Voting Commissioners, at a meeting, as designated by the Planning Commission Chair.  Planning Commission Members are compensated for their time.  

Qualifications for this position include:   

• A resident of Cascade Township.
• Ability to attend at least two-thirds of the Planning Commission meetings held in a twelve (12) month period.
• Can serve, at a minimum, a one-year term.
• Willingness to learn issues facing the township. 
• Qualities such as good listening skills; being fair and open-minded; being prepared; ability to communicate in front of others; can perform as part of a team.
• Any relevant work/community experience.
• Willingness to learn the following:

1. Township Planning Commission proceedings such as the review of building permits and site/development plans for local zoning requirements with other Commission members; and, the review of applications for variances, conditional, subdivision and zoning changes.
2. Applicable codes and ordinances, township geographical layout, zoning classification, and definitions, including the: Zoning Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, and Development Regulations. Training is available.

How to Apply: 
Individuals interested in serving as an “Associate” Planning Commissioner should contact one of the following:

• A Cascade Township Board Supervisor: http://cascadetownship.us/departments/town_board/index.php  (or)
• A member of the Cascade Planning Commission: http://www.cascadetownship.us/residents/planning_commission/index.php (or) 
• The Cascade Town Clerk/Treasurer at cascadetownclerk@outlook.com 

Candidates are asked to submit a résumé to cascadetownclerk@outlook.com