📣 CALLING CIVIC-MINDED RESIDENTS – GET INVOLVED IN YOUR CITY! 🏛️🌳📋
The City of Highfill is currently seeking civic-minded residents to fill open positions on several boards and commissions. If you’re passionate about public service and want to make difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.
🌿 Highfill Parks Advisory Committee (HPAC)
Help enrich the recreational and cultural life of Highfill by serving on the HPAC!
Details:
🟢 Members: 5 voting members + 1 non-voting secretary
🟢 Term: 3 years (staggered terms)
🟢 Eligibility: Highfill resident and qualified elector
🟢 Compensation: Volunteer (unpaid)
🟢 Expectations: Assist in organizing a minimum of 3 city events each year
🟢 Meetings: Held quarterly, open to the public
📝 City Recorder
A vital role in local government, now open for appointment until the next general election.
Key Responsibilities:
✔️ Attends and records meetings
✔️ Presides in Mayor’s absence
✔️ Supporting city operations and legal compliance
📍 Applicant must reside within Highfill city limits
💰 Compensation: $400/month ($4,800/year)
🏗️ Planning Commission
Guide Highfill’s growth and development!
Responsibilities:
➡️ Reviews development/zoning proposals
➡️ Advises City Council on land use and planning matters
➡️ Assist in long-term community development efforts
➡️ Must live in Highfill
➡️ Appointed to fill unexpired term
💰 Compensation: $49 per meeting (paid quarterly)
📅 Important Dates
📍 Deadline to apply: Monday, August 4th
📍 Attend City Council: Tuesday, August 12th — All applicants are required to attend this meeting and briefly present their qualifications and interest in serving before appointments are made.
📄 How to Apply:
To be considered, applicants must submit:
- A Letter of Intent (specifying the position and outlining interest and relevant experience)
- A Completed City of Highfill Application Form
📬 Email submissions to: admin@highfillarkansas.gov
📍 Applications may also be submitted in person at City Hall.
📎 You may apply for more than one position—please indicate this clearly in your Letter of Intent.
📍 Applications are available below or in person at City Hall.
📚 Position descriptions are also available in the Highfill Municipal Code on our city website.
Join your neighbors in building a stronger Highfill. Apply today!
It’s My Town!