Missouri State Parks is now accepting nominations for three members to serve a three-year term on the Missouri Trails Advisory Board.
A news release says the term period is November 1, 2020, through November 30, 2023.
New board members are appointed based upon experience with trail use and trail construction, community involvement, trail user group participation, ability to represent other trail users, ability to devote adequate time to the duties, ADA knowledge and experience.
The three representative positions accepting nominations are for all-terrain vehicle riding, bicycling and accessibility.
Roles of the Missouri Trails Advisory Board include:
· Review, score and rank applications and make recommendations to the Missouri State Parks’ Grants Management Section for funding.
· Annually review the recreational trail project application and open selection process.
· Develop project eligibility criteria, including sponsor eligibility.
To nominate an individual, submit the following information:
1. The nomination form found on the Missouri State Parks’ website at: mostateparks.com/sites/mostateparks/files/MTAB%20Nomination%20Form.pdf;
2. Resume and/or other background information for the nominee; and
3. Two letters of recommendation
Electronic submission is preferred. Submit electronically to mpsgrants@dnr.mo.gov. If electronic submission is not possible, mail the nomination to:
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Division of State Parks
Grants Management Section
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176
Nomination forms, resume and letters of recommendation need to be submitted by August 1. If you have any questions, call (573) 751-0848.
The next scheduled meeting of the Missouri Trails Advisory Board is Saturday, November 14, 2020.