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interest in one or more of these areas. The Committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month at City Hall at 6:30 to 8:00 PM. It engages in dynamic governance whereby most work (research, collaboration with other environmental organizations, subcommittee work) is done in between meetings and presented for approval at the monthly meeting. This is a working committee and members are expected to devote substantial time to the effort. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION - one opening The Historic Preservation Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Zoning Administrator in matters concerning applications to designate historic landmarks; to review proposed changes within an historic district; to consider applications for permission to demolish and for conditional use permits for a historic landmark or within an historic district. They establish other rules and regulations consistent with the intent and purpose of the Historic Landmarks and Districts ordinance. The Commission has nine members appointed to three-year terms. Members should have special interest, education and/or experience in historic preservation. Members must include at least two architects and one attorney. Members may not hold any other elected or appointed position in City government. The Commission meets at 7:00 PM on the third Thursday of the month. TRAFFIC COMMISSION – two openings The Traffic Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council. The Commission studies traffic and parking problems and advises the Council and City Manager on same, carries on educational activities in traffic matters, and makes recommendations of ways and means of improving traffic conditions and administering and enforcing traffic regulations. The Commission has ten members, including seven citizens and a member of the Police department, a representative of the Public Works Department, and a member of the City Council. The term of office is three years. The Commission meets at 6:30 PM on the second Wednesday of the month (except August). INFILL REVIEW BOARD – one opening The IRB shall examine applications for residential subdivision and building permits to determine whether the proposed project will achieve general conformity with the prevailing style and design of the surrounding neighborhood and is conducive to the proper residential development of the City. The Board shall consist of seven members, all residents of University City. PARK COMMISSION – one opening The Park Commission is an advisory body whose duty is to survey and plan for an adequate system of parks and recreational facilities, approve Park Department rules and regulations, and advise and investigate problems in administration of the parks. There are nine members on the Commission, and all must have been residents for two years prior to appointment. The Park Commission meets at 6:30 PM on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except December). The term of office is three years. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – one opening The Industrial Development Authority is an organization that is devoted to helping attract industrial development and economic expansion in University City. It is a quasi-