Mayor John Warford is seeking Bismarck residents interested in serving a three year term on the Bismarck Human Relations Committee. The deadline for applications is May 17, 2010. The volunteer committee has two open positions. Anyone residing in the City of Bismarck or the City’s extraterritorial area is eligible for appointment. The new committee member will be announced at the May 25, 2010, City Commission meeting.

The Human Relations Committee meets the third Monday of every month at the City/County Building. The committee has adopted a policy that four consecutive absences from meetings will result in a request for resignation.

The mission of the Mayor’s Human Relations Committee is to protect and promote the personal dignity of all Bismarck citizens and to eliminate any discriminatory barriers that prevent them from reaching their full human potential.

Interested Bismarck residents should send Mayor Warford a letter describing their qualifications, background, and why they would be interested in serving on the committee. Please click on application. The letter and or application should be mailed to:

Mayor John Warford
City of Bismarck
PO Box 5503
Bismarck, ND 58506-5503

For more information you may contact: Bismarck City Administration at 701-355-1300.