Santa Monica College is seeking applicationsto fill three vacancies on the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee, whichoversees the implementation of Measures U, S and AA, the 2002, 2004 and2008 bond measures that are funding capital improvement projects at thecollege. The application deadline is Monday, June 12, 2009

Two of the vacancies are specifically for representatives of the business community and one is for an SMC student representative. Applications for additionalmembers will also be considered. Terms are two years.

To qualify for appointment, an applicant must be at least 18 years old; must not be a college employee or official; and must not be a vendor, contractor or consultant to the college.

The SMC Board of Trustees will review all applications andmake the final appointments. Applications are available by calling (310)344-4024... or by going to the website.

The committee was established in spring 2002, as requiredby state law, to oversee the implementation of Measure U, the $160 millionbond passed by an overwhelming 70 percent of Santa Monica-Malibu voters. The committee's responsibility was expanded to include oversight of Measure S, the $135 million bond measure passed in November 2004, and Measure AA, the $295 million bond measure passed in November 2008. The bond measures are funding a wide range of projects, including replacement buildings, seismic retrofitting, safety and technology upgrades, and more.