Can District employees be appointed to boards and commissions?
Yes. Statutes provide for District employees to be designated appointees to boards and commissions. Q: Does the member of a Board or Commission receive any compensation? As a general rule, members are volunteers, but most are entitled to standard travel expenses and/or per diem. For compensation information on a particular board or commission, refer to the appropriate fact sheet. The District issues 1099s to report certain reimbursements made directly to the member for expenses incurred as a board or commission member. These include such costs as airline fares, mileage and supplies. Per diem is not reported, nor is the cost of airline tickets, if the city purchased the ticket on behalf of a member. Q: Can I apply for more than one board? Yes. It’s suggested, however, that you prioritize your choices. Additionally, in most cases an individual may only serve on one board at any given time. Q: Whom do I contact for further information? The fact sheets will supply most information on a par
