Thursday, May 7, 2009

Deadline For RIOC Board Nomination Petitions Sunday May 10 - Get Those Application In

RIOC Board Election Nominee Image from NYC 10044

Would you like to serve on the Roosevelt Island Board of Directors? If so, the deadline for submitting nominating petitions is fast approaching - 6 PM on Sunday May 10.

What does RIOC do? The Main Street WIRE explains.
RIOC has a powerful role in charting the course for the present and future of Roosevelt Island. Some of the functions RIOC performs include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Protecting Roosevelt Island's open spaces – securing our parkland.
  • Making determinations affecting the continuation of affordable housing and transition of Island buildings.
  • Overseeing expenditures for RIOC, including salaries, operations, and capital improvements.
  • Setting policy on emergency planning, and overseeing its implementation.
  • Planning for the present and increasing commutation needs of the expanding population, including interfacing with the MetropolitanTransit Authority, setting policy regarding the Tram and Red Buses (including purchase), and evaluating potential alternatives such as ferry service and Queensboro Bridge access.
  • Determining the future transparency of RIOC's operations and interaction with the community.
The Public Authorities Accountability Act requires public authority board members to understand and assume fiduciary control of the corporation. RIOC staff and consultants advise the Board on such matters.

Don't miss this special opportunity to put your mark on your community! The stakes are too great to sit on the sidelines. If you have what it takes, your community needs you, NOW!
More information is available here but remember if you want to serve on the RIOC Board, your nominating petition containing signatures from 50 adult residents of Roosevelt Island must be submitted by Sunday May 10.

There will be a Meet The Candidates Night on Tuesday May 12 at the Good Shepherd Community Center and the election will be held the following week on Tuesday May 19.

Any candidate who wishes may publish a statement on this blog.

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