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Interested individuals in any of the boards listed may be self-nominated or be nominated by another person. Interested Individuals must live within the city limits of Conway or the Conway territorial jurisdiction and be willing to attend all meetings. Nominations for all boards must be in writing on the nomination form.

Anyone interested in being a part of any of the boards/commissions stated above may submit the nomination form during regular business hours (Monday thru Friday 9:00am to 4:00 p.m.) at City Municipal Building located at 1111 Main Street. We encourage individuals to email their applications to boards@conwayarkansas.gov. You may also drop off your nomination in the drop box in front of City Hall.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 24, 2023.

Advertising and Promotion Commission

3 available positions / Various Terms

The City of Conway Advertising & Promotion Commission is now seeking three nominations for the A&P Commission. All positions must be owners or managers of hotels, motels, & restaurants, etc., or must be involved in the tourism industry. The Conway Advertising and Promotion Commission is responsible for collecting the 2% taxes on hotels & motels accommodations & and the 2 % tax on prepared food and beverage “hamburger tax” on business within the City of Conway. The Commission facilitates tourism and the promotion of the City and determines the use of the city advertising and promotion fund. The commission typically meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2:30pm.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board

2 available positions / Various Terms

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board is accepting nominations for two open positions on the board. One term will expire on December 2024, and one will expire on December 2023. The mission of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (BPAB) is to work with the City of Conway to recommend ways the city can remain:

An official Bicycle-Friendly Community as designated by the League of American Bicyclists.

An official Walk-Friendly Community as designated by the UNC Highway Safety Research Center and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center.

A community that seeks to achieve the federal and state goals of the Safe Routes to Schools program.

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board typically meets on the third Thursday of every month @ 4:30pm.

Conway Tree Board

1 position available / 3 Year Term

The Conway Tree Board has one open position for a member of the Chamber of Commerce. This board was created to assist the community and to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of Conway, to protect the health and safety of the residents of Conway, and to protect the environment by providing the development of a Community Forest Management Plan for the regulation of the planting, maintenance, removal, and protection of trees on public property within the City of Conway. The Tree Board is responsible for the annual Arbor Day festival held in Laurel Park. The Conway Tree Board usually meets on the first Monday of each month.

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