First Selectman Pat Llodra is seeking residents to fill several opening on local appointed boards and commissions. In some cases the appointments are required to be affiliated with a specific political party, while in other cases unaffiliated voters are encouraged to consider serving.

Current openings exist on:

Conservation, one position available to a Democrat or unaffiliated voter.

Board of Ethics, two alternate vacant positions available to a Republican, Democrat, or an unaffiliated voter.

Design Advisory Board, one position available to a Democrat or unaffiliated voter and two alternate positions available to a Republican, Democrat, or unaffiliated voter (but no more than one of the same party).

Pension Board, one vacant position available to a Democrat or unaffiliated voter.

Economic Development Commission, one vacant position available to any registered voter.

Sustainable Energy Commission, one vacant position available to a Democrat or unaffiliated voter, and one position available to a Republican or unaffiliated voter.

Fairfield Hills Authority, an open position available to any registered voter.

Zoning Board of Appeals, an alternate position open to a Republican or unaffiliated voter.

Cultural Arts Commission, one vacant position available to a Republican or an unaffiliated voter. Candidate recommendations must be received by December 2.

Public Building and Site Commission, one position available to a Democrat or an unaffiliated voter. Candidate recommendations must be received by December 9.

Inquiries should be made through the Office of the First Selectman, 3 Primrose Street, or call 203-270-4201.