Call for Volunteers: Emergency Response Advisory Committee
The Boxford Select Board is accepting applications for residents to join the Emergency Response Advisory Committee (ERAC).
The Committee will advise the Select Board, through a comprehensive analysis, on the Town’s three-tiered emergency response program and identify strategies to improve service through efficiencies and reduced emergency response times to meet the current and future needs of Boxford.
ERAC consists of seven members appointed by the Select Board: one-member of the Finance Committee, one member of the Select Board, the Fire Chief, the Police Chief, the Director of Communications, and two resident members at-large. The latest draft of the Committee’s charge is available through this link.
The members at large should preferably have professional experience with emergency response, such as Emergency Medicals Service (EMS), ambulance transport, or paramedic services, or have professional experience and other skill sets that would contribute to the Committee’s charge.
As far as time commitment, at-large candidates should expect a commitment of at least a year of service on the committee. Candidates should expect to be available to attend at minimum monthly afternoon committee meetings and occasional evening meetings. Anticipated time commitment is 10 to 15 hours per month.
Interested candidates should submit by email a letter of interest and resume to Leanne Mihalchik, Administrative Services Manager, by Wednesday, October 18, 2023: lmihalchik@boxfordma.gov. Candidates should also be available to attend the October 23rd Select Board meeting for interviews.
Please use this link to see the latest draft of ERAC’s charge.