Delaware County is seeking board members for several County boards including:
- Children & Youth Services Citizens Advisory Committee
- Delaware County Women’s Commission
- Delaware County Chester Waterfront Industrial Development Authority
- Delaware County Redevelopment Authority
- Mental Health/Intellectual and Development Disabilities Advisory Board
- SEPTA Citizens Advisory Committee
- Delaware County Workforce Development Board
Applications for all Boards will be accepted through 4:00 p.m. on Wed., May 31, 2023, except for the Workforce Development Board, for which applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Fri., July 14, 2023.
WHAT DO BOARDS DO?
Although the responsibilities and goals differ from one board to another, board members play a critical role in establishing oversight, defining the Board’s mission and vision, improving the Board’s focus and effectiveness, shaping the County’s culture, serving stakeholders, establishing and updating policies, setting goals, and measuring the Board’s performance based on those goals.
Delaware County encourages interested residents who can contribute their time, energy, and passion, to complete the brief online application. Applicants must provide their name, address, contact information, current employer/occupation, a brief explanation as to why they are interested in serving on a particular Board, and attach an up-to-date resume.
DETAILS REGARDING BOARD OPENINGS
Children & Youth Services Citizens Advisory Committee
Location: Government Center Building, Media
Openings: 2 vacancies (One term ending October 2023; One term ending October 2025)
Application Deadline: Wed., May 31, 2023
Details: Go to https://delcopa.gov/clerk/boardscommissions/pdf/CYSBoard.pdf
Delaware County Women’s Commission
Location: Government Center Building, Media
Openings: 6 vacancies (5 ending June 2026; 1 vacancy ending June 2024)
Application Deadline: Wed., May 31, 2023
Details: Go to /sites/default/files/2025-02/WomensCommission.pdf
Delaware County Chester Waterfront Industrial Development Authority
Location: Government Center Building, Media
Openings: 1 vacancy (5-year term)
Application Deadline: Wed., May 31, 2023
Details: Go to https://delcopa.gov/clerk/boardscommissions/pdf/DelawareCountyChesterWaterfrontIDA.pdf
Delaware County Redevelopment Authority
Location: Government Center Building, Media
Openings: 1 vacancy
Application Deadline: Wed., May 31, 2023
Details: Go to https://delcopa.gov/clerk/boardscommissions/pdf/RedevelopmentAuthority.pdf
Mental Health/Intellectual and Development Disabilities Advisory Board
Location: Government Center Building, Media
Openings: 3 vacancies
Application Deadline: Wed., May 31, 2023
Details: Go to https://delcopa.gov/clerk/boardscommissions/pdf/MentalHealthIntellectualDisabilities.pdf
SEPTA Citizens Advisory Committee
Location: Government Center Building, Media
Openings: 1 vacancy (2-year term)
Application Deadline: Wed., May 31, 2023
Details: Go to https://delcopa.gov/clerk/boardscommissions/pdf/SEPTACitizensAdvisoryBoard.pdf
Delaware County Workforce Development Board
Location: Government Center Building, Media
Openings: 5 vacancies
Application Deadline: Fri., July 14, 2023
Details: Go to https://delcopa.gov/clerk/boardscommissions/pdf/WorkforceDevelopment.pdf