~ The City of Springfield is currently in search of qualified candidates to fill three vacancies on the Board of Public Utilities. The board, which is responsible for overseeing the city's electricity, natural gas, water, broadband, and public transportation services, has two reappointments and three vacancies to consider.

According to the city's press release, two of the vacancies are open to City residents while the third is reserved for a customer of City Utilities who does not reside within the city limits. Interested applicants for the two City resident positions must have at least two years of residency and business or professional experience. These positions are for three-year terms. The third vacancy requires applicants to have business or professional experience and be a customer of City Utilities for at least two years prior to their appointment.

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City Utilities of Springfield has been serving the community since 1945 and currently serves 111,000 customers across 320 square miles in southwest Missouri. The utility prides itself on providing affordable electricity prices and a variety of services all on one bill.

The Board of Public Utilities consists of 11 members who are appointed by the Springfield City Council for three-year terms. Their responsibilities include setting policies to best serve customers and determining the long-term direction for the utility as outlined in the City Charter. The board meets monthly at 3 p.m. on the last Thursday in the City Utilities Board room located at 301 E. Central St.

Interested individuals can apply by visiting springfieldmo.gov or downloading an application form from the attached link and submitting it to the City Clerk's Office in the Busch Municipal Building at 840 Boonville Ave. Applications will be accepted until October 28th.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals to make a difference in their community by serving on this important board. Don't miss your chance to be a part of shaping Springfield's future through its public utilities system.

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