Volunteers sought for positions on two city commissions

The city is accepting applications from qualified Redlands residents interested in serving on the Human Relations Commission and individuals interested in serving on the Citrus Preservation Commission.

The deadline for filing applications is March 18.

The Human Relations Commission was established to foster peaceful relations among persons of different races and national origins. This commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and to aid the city in achieving better human relations by providing assistance to all persons or groups in promoting good will and better relations among all people.

The Human Relations Commission meets quarterly at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of March, June, September and December.

The commission consists of seven members with five members each selected from one of the City Council districts and appointed by the Council Member for the corresponding district. Two members appointed by the City Council shall be from the sophomore or junior class of a Redlands high school or a college student.

The city is currently accepting applications from residents of City Council Districts 3, 4 and 5.

The Citrus Preservation Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the acquisition, improvement, preservation and retention of citrus properties within the city. The Citrus Preservation Commission meets quarterly at 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday of February, May, August and November.

Membership on the Citrus Preservation Commission is open to residents of Redlands and surrounding communities.

Qualified individuals interested in applying for unpaid volunteer positions on either commission may request an application form from the City Clerk’s Office, Civic Center, 35 Cajon St., Suite 4,  Phone: (909) 798-7510, or by downloading an application from the City’s website at https://www.cityofredlands.org/current-openings.