Nov 18, 2024

Riley County Seeks Community-Minded Residents to Serve on Advisory Boards

Posted Nov 18, 2024 9:22 PM

By Vivienne Leyva

Public Information Officer Riley County

(Riley County, KS – November 18, 2024) Riley County is  seeking dedicated residents to serve on various advisory boards and committees. These volunteer positions provide an opportunity to impact policies, programs, and initiatives that influence the lives of everyone in the community. “Our advisory boards rely on the energy and creativity of engaged residents,” said Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo. “By participating, you’re helping ensure Riley County remains strong and resilient.”

Advisory councils, boards, and committees with open positions include the Riley County Council on Aging, Law Enforcement Agency Board, Riley County Planning Board/Board of Zoning Appeals, as well as others. The experience requirements and service commitments vary for each board. Please visit the Riley County website to see a full list of openings. The application form includes a dropdown menu for each of the boards in Riley County, but it’s important to note only a few boards have current openings.

Please refer to the list of open positions at https://www.rileycountyks.gov/71/Advisory-CouncilBoards before submitting an application.  Applications are due by December 2, 2024.Fill out an application: 

  1. In person at the Riley County Clerk’s Office, 110 Courthouse Plaza 
  2. On the Riley County website in the Form Center https://www.rileycountyks.gov/FormCenter/Clerks-Office-Forms-18/Advisory-CouncilBoard-Application-Form-227 Select the board or council you wish to serve from the dropdown list. Please note, not all boards have position openings in 2025. 
  3. Select the board or council you wish to serve from the dropdown list. Please note, not all boards have position openings in 2025. 

Call Cindy Kabriel in the Riley County Clerk’s office (785) 565-6202 for more information.

 All board applications are reviewed by the three elected members of the Riley County Board of County Commissioners who make final decisions about appointments. 

Find more information about Riley County online atwww.RileyCountyKS.gov or by calling (785) 565-6200.

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