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Santa Fe City and County Advisory Council on Food Policy Seeks Members

Santa Fe – May 7, 2014 – Santa Fe County is seeking citizens to serve on the Santa Fe City and County Advisory Council on Food Policy (Food Policy Council). The purpose of the Food Policy Council is to improve the availability of safe and nutritious food at reasonable prices for all residents, particularly those in need. Members are volunteers who assist in engaging and eliciting community input and studying and recommending policy. There are two vacant positions for members appointed by the Santa Fe Board of County Commissioners.

Applicants must be actively engaged in at least one program, service, or business related to hunger and food insecurity or the production, processing and distribution of food. Applicants may reside anywhere within Santa Fe County. A background check will be required. The Food Policy Council generally holds meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Angel Depot conference room located at 1222 Siler Road.

Anyone interested in being appointed to the Food Policy Council should submit a letter of interest, resume, and conflict of interest form. (Please call or send an email requesting questionnaire and conflict of interest form.)

Santa Fe County Community Services Department

Attention: Marie Garcia

2052 Galisteo Street – Suite A

Santa Fe, NM 87505

(505)-992-9841 or mgarcia@santafecountynm.gov

Application Deadline is Friday, May 30, 2014 at 5 p.m.