Rehoboth Beach Creates Safe Streets & Environment Committees

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — Mayor Stan Mills announced the creation of two new Advisory Committees: City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee, chaired by Commissioner Mark Saunders; and an Environmental Advisory Committee, chaired by Commissioner Craig Thier.

The mission of the City Streets and Safety Committee is “to gather and curate subjects of interest, pertaining to the City of Rehoboth Beach, with special emphasis on public safety as it pertains to our streets, sidewalks, transportation, beach, boardwalk and animal issues.”

The mission of the Environmental Advisory Committee is “to enhance the livability of the City of Rehoboth beach by focusing on initiatives pertaining to the environment that will improve the overall experience of residents, commercial partners and visitors.”

Applications are now open for both committees. All applications received by October 10 will be reviewed in preparation for consideration of appointment at the October 17 Mayor & Commissioners meeting. Voting committee members shall be comprised of residents, property owners and business owners of the City of Rehoboth Beach. The committee shall be composed of seven to nine members. This committee shall have an odd number of voting members including the chair. Terms of office are reviewed annually. The Committee meets on an “as needed” basis at City Hall.

Selection of members is by evaluation of submitted applications (link to application can be found on the Meetings page of www.rehobothbeachde.gov). If, after reviewing applicant qualifications including experience and expertise specific to the mission of the committee, prior board and commission experience particularly in a leadership role (public, private or non-profit) and applicant availability, there are more applicants than positions available, preference may be given to former members of the now dissolved committees.

Advisory committee meetings are open to the public and are noticed at least a week prior to the meeting date. Initial meeting date is to be determined as we establish the membership roster.

For additional information, call (302) 227-6181, or contact the City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee chair, Commissioner Mark Saunders, at msaunders@rehobothbeachde.gov; or Environmental Advisory Committee chair, Commissioner Craig Thier, at cthier@rehobothbeachde.gov.