KINGSTON, N.Y. — The Ulster County Legislature is soliciting applications for vacant board positions on the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency and the Ulster County Industrial Development Agency, Legislature Chair Tracey Bartels said Tuesday.
The application deadline for the UCRRA is Monday, Feb. 7, at 12 p.m. The deadline to apply for the UCIDA board is Monday, Feb. 14, at 12 p.m.
In a press release, Bartels encouraged residents to take an active role in county government by volunteering to serve in either position or on one of the county’s many advisory boards, committees, councils and commissions.
Advisory volunteers. who provide guidance, insight and recommendations on policy issues to county government. serve without compensation. Visit
https://ulstercountyny.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board to view open advisory and agency seats and to apply online.
The UCCRA is a “public benefit corporation formed for the purpose of developing, financing and implementing a comprehensive county-wide materials management program” that manages solid waste consistent with the policies outlined in the state Solid Waste Management Plan.
The UCCRA is responsible for compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations regarding the management and long-term obligations of closed solid waste management facilities and currently operating facilities under its direct control. The agency’s responsibilities also include education and public outreach efforts to encourage, support and foster participation by the public for reducing, reusing, recycling and composting portions of the existing solid waste stream, according to the press release.
Successful applicants will serve a three-year term ending on Dec. 31, 2024. All UCRRA members serve without compensation and continue to hold office until their successors are appointed and qualify.
Interested residents may submit their application forms and upload cover letters, resumes and support materials online at http://bit.ly/UCRRA22. Applications for the UCRRA may be emailed to [email protected], using the subject line, “UCRRA Board Application, [Your Name]” or mailed to Legislative Advisory Board Application
Ulster County Legislature, P.O. Box 1800, Kingston, N.Y. 12402.
Call the legislature office at (845) 340-3900 with questions or for additional information.
The UCIDA’s mission is “to advance the job opportunities, general prosperity and long-term economic vitality of Ulster County residents by targeting tax incentives, bonding and other assistance to foster the creation and attraction of new business and the retention and expansion of existing business in Ulster County,” the press release states.
There are seven seats on the UCIDA board and selected applicants will serve a two-year term ending on Dec. 31, 2023. All UCIDA members serve without compensation and continue to hold office until their successors are appointed and qualify.
To apply online, submit the application form and upload a cover letter, resume and support material at http://bit.ly/UCIDA22.
