Full Notification

There are currently several open spots on Village committees and external governance groups. These are great opportunities for both learning and service. Residents are warmly invited to apply! Please apply by November 10 using the fillable form at https://shorewoodhillswi.gov/committees. Candidates will be ranked and appointed by the Board of Trustees at its November 17 meeting. Questions? Contact [email protected] .

Services Committee (a standing committee of the Village). “The services committee shall review and advise the village board on matters related to village services for residents, refuse collection, recycling, and village buildings and facilities.” See Village Code of Ordinances 2.02.10.b.5 (3 open seats)

Communications Committee (a proposed standing committee of the Village). Draft description: The communications committee shall review and advise on the communications strategy of village government, including oversight of new communications tools, the village bulletin, community engagement communications, and website operations. The committee will conduct an annual village-wide survey with the purpose of continually improving communications. (6 open seats)

Renew the Blue (an external committee run by Clean Lakes Alliance). This is a cross-sector partnership dedicated to improving the health and potential of Greater Madison’s lakes. Led by a diverse coalition of 19 community groups, the initiative provides an updated, science-based blueprint for cleaner lakes and beaches. Renew the Blue urges all lake supporters to get involved, to lead by example, and to help drive lasting solutions for a healthier Yahara Watershed.  See https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/renew-the-blue/ (1 open seat)

Joint Campus Area Committee (an external committee run by the City of Madison). The Joint Campus Area Committee is an official city committee set up to participate in facilities planning activities which affect the campus, city, village, and surrounding neighborhoods. This joint committee is composed of university, city, and village staff, as well as neighborhood representatives, alders, and a UW student. The charge of this committee (Madison General Ordinance Sec. 33.32(1)) is to identify community-wide and neighborhood impacts of campus-initiated, city/village related, and private sector development projects within the context of sound planning principles that afford the greatest benefit. See https://cpla.fpm.wisc.edu/planning/neighborhood-plans-maps-2/ (1 open seat)