Frequently Asked Questions

In most cases, yes, applicants need to reside in Waterville to serve on a City committee or board. In other instances, preference is given to Waterville residents but not required. To find out if there are residency requirements for a specific board/committee, visit the Board and Committee web page and click on the desired board/committee within the Board & Committee Info & Directory.

Yes, on your application you can indicate your interest in any/all boards you wish to serve on to be considered for any vacancies that occur. Please keep in mind that you will need to attend meetings for each board you are appointed to serve on.

This varies for each board and committee. To find out meeting times for a specific board/committee, visit the Board and Committee web page and click on the desired board/committee within the Board & Committee Info & Directory.

Term lengths vary for each board/committee. To find out a specific term length, visit the Board and Committee web page and click on the desired board/committee within the Board & Committee Info & Directory.

Applications are reviewed by the Mayor at the end of each calendar year. Any applications received during the year will be kept on file until that time.

The Mayor may schedule brief interviews with each interested applicant. Recommendations for appointments are then made to the City Council, usually at the first or second Council meetings in January.

Once appointments are approved by the Council, applicants must be sworn in by the City Clerk to serve as an active member of the board/committee. You will receive notification from the Clerk’s office to do this.

You must submit a resignation in writing (email is acceptable) to the City Clerk's office:

• 1 Common Street
  Waterville, ME 04901
• Email Resignation

Since some boards/committees have residency requirements, you will need to visit the Board and Committee web page and, within the Board & Committee Info & Directory, click on the board/committee you are a member of to see if you can still serve on this Board. If so, please let the City Clerk’s office know of your change of address for future board notifications. If not, you must submit a resignation to the City Clerk’s office.