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2. Throughout Winnetka’s history, the Village has benefited from the service of resident volunteers who have contributed their time and talents. In order to help match residents who wish to serve based on interests and experience with potential board/commission appointments, the Village has developed an applicant questionnaire. This background information will be reviewed by the Village President as board/commission vacancies occur. Please keep in mind that submitting the questionnaire does not guarantee an appointment, nor does it commit you to a position without further discussion. Information will be treated confidentially, to the extent permitted by law, though it does become public information if an applicant is appointed to serve.

   Questions can be directed to Kristin Kazenas: 847-716-3543.

4. Personal Information
6. Name*
7. Email Address*
9. Address*
10. Number of Years as a Winnetka Resident*
12. Home Phone Number
13. Mobile Phone Number*
17. Professional Information and Educational Background
19. Occupation*
21. Number of Years in the Field*
22. Business Location*
24. Educational Background (including Degrees and Professional Certifications)*
26. Upload Resume/CV (optional)
30. Community Service and Experience
32. Service with other Village Boards/Organizations
34. Relevant Skills/Experience*
38. Lower Village Boards and Commissions

    Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (BFPC): Establishes qualifications for entry level firefighters and police officers, maintains eligibility lists, screens, and interviews entry level firefighters and police officers,
    
    Design Review Board (DRB): Holds hearings and issues recommendations on applications related to external architectural features and/or site improvements for multi-family, institutional, and commercial structures within the Village. The Board also publishes design guidelines and considers sign permit applications.
    
    Environmental, Forestry & Sustainability Commission (EFSC): Advises on urban forestry and tree preservation, including permits for tree removal; makes recommendations on environmental policy initiatives such as sustainability, energy conservation, pollution, and recycling.
    
    Firefighters Pension Board (FPB): Controls and manages the investments, expenditures, and revenues of the Village’s Firefighters’ Pension Fund. The Illinois Pension Code requires the Village to establish the fund as well as a specific five-member board to provide for its management.
    
    Historic Preservation Commission (HPC): Develops technical and educational information about the Village’s heritage, holds hearings and makes recommendations to the Council on applications for landmark designation, reviews demolition permit applications to determine historic and architectural impact, and identifies structures and properties of historic significance in Winnetka.
    
    Plan Commission (PC): Assists in the development and amendment of the Village’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan; considers applications related to subdivisions and special use permits, and makes recommendations to the Village Council.
    
    Police Pension Board (PPB): Controls and manages the investments, expenditures, and revenues of the Village’s Police Pension Fund. This board, established by the Illinois Pension Code, has five statutorily specified members that govern the management of the fund.
    
    Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA): Conducts public hearings on all zoning variation requests and either makes final determinations or sends recommendations to the Village Council. The ZBA also conducts hearings on special use permits and appeals to the Village’s Zoning Ordinance.

40. Check All Boards of Interest*

    1. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
    2. Design Review Board
    3. Environmental, Forestry & Sustainability Commission
    4. Firefighters Pension Board
    5. Historic Preservation Commission
    6. Plan Commission
    7. Police Pension Board
    8. Zoning Board of Appeals
42. Signature*

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43. Date*
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