Unfortunately, tonight I was not appointed to either the Community Action Board or the Workforce Development Board. I had applied for both several months ago. Last month I received a phone call from the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce (their recommendation is needed to be on the WDB) and was told that it was their general assumption that if they nominate someone, that person is approved.
Needless to say, I'm a bit disappointed by the turn of events, especially regarding the Workforce Development Board. Given the flight of young professionals from Michigan, the desire of restructuring our economy to a knowledge-based one, the push for high-tech businesses, etc. etc etc. As a young professional, I truly believe I have something to offer the board. So I'll say goodnight and wait until tomorrow for my report on the Ways and Means Committee portion of the Washtenaw Board of Commissioners meeting.
12.02.2009
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I put my name in for several county boards and commissions too - and didn't even get a nibble.
ReplyDeleteBP, maybe you don't know the "right" people? I kind of know the right people, but unfortunately I don't think like me.
ReplyDeleteMy big question? How can these positions be vacant for MONTHS at a time, yet somehow when people apply for them, they don't get the spot?
Need not worry, I'm looking more deeply into this one. I hope I'm wrong and there's tons of us out there who apply, and only the best get the appointment. I really really hope I'm wrong.
I just read your comments on another post about the lack of transparency in the process, where applicants are considered and discarded by staff and other interest groups without ever coming before the Board of Commissioners at all.
ReplyDeleteI have friends on the BoC, and was surprised to not even get a positive comment back from them saying that I applied. Now I know why. With too few volunteers willing to brave the process, it is completely reasonable to expect that ALL applicants would come to the BoC and at least be available to be considered by them in a public forum.