ABOUT US > COMMITTEES & BOARDS
Below are committee descriptions and applications. If there are no
openings on a committee, applications will be held until the next
available opening. Please call Oak Park Township at 708-383-8005 if
you have any questions.
Community Mental Health Board
Members of the Community Mental Heath Board are appointed by the
Township Trustees to four-year terms. Responsibilities include: planning
for services with funds available in the areas of mental illness,
developmental disability, alcohol and substance abuse. Board members
assess, plan, organize and supplement resources to make services more
accessible to Oak Park residents. The three committees within the
Board are the Finance Committee, the Program Committee and the Executive
Committee. These committees identify needs and try to meet them as
well as oversee policy making and the budgeting process. The Board
looks for individuals with social service experience or experience
in other areas directly and indirectly related to the field of mental
health. The Community Mental Health Board meets on the third Tuesday
of every month.
For more information, visit our new website: www.cmhb-oakpark.org.
Application for OPT Community Mental Health Board - No openings at this time. - 2/6/08
Senior Citizens' Services Committee
Members of the Senior Committee are appointed by the Township Trustees to
three-year terms. The Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Township
Board of Trustees. It is composed of at least ten members who reside in Oak
Park. Five of the members must be at least 60 years old. The four subcommittees are the Finance Committee, the Program Services Committee, the
Personnel Committee and the Nominating Subcommittee. The Finance
Subcommittee considers and recommends to the Committee all matters regarding
finance issues. The Finance Committee also assists the Director in preparing
and presenting the Fiscal Year budget. The Program Subcommittee is
responsible for the evaluation of existing services, identification of
current needs and recommendation of new programs. The Personnel Subcommittee
assists in the initial screening and interviewing of all applicants for the
position of Director. The Subcommittee also provides input during the annual
performance evaluation of the Director. The Nominating Subcommittee, elected
annually, elects the Committee's officers. The Committee looks for
individuals with an interest in the welfare of seniors in the community. The
Senior Committee meets the third Wednesday of every month.
Application for OPT Senior Services Committee - 4/14/08
Township Searching for Volunteers to Serve on Senior Services Committee - 4/14/08
Senior Services Committee Meeting Minutes - 9/19/07
Senior Services Committee Meeting Minutes - 5/16/07
Youth Services Committee
Members of the Youth Services Committee are appointed by the Township
Trustees to three-year terms. The Committee engages in a variety of
activities and services directly impacting youth and their families.
The most important aspect of our work is contracting with agencies,
organizations, institutions, as well as parent and youth groups for
programs that address specific need areas. Annually we contract with
more than twenty agencies, providing over fifty educational, recreational
and vocational programs. The Committee supervises, monitors, and evaluates
programs to ensure high quality programs for youth. The two subcommittees
are the Finance Committee and the Program and Personnel Committee.
These subcommittees review Oak Park Township Youth Services Goals
and Objectives, Mission Statement, assess the needs for Contracts
and Program Development for the Fiscal Year and evaluate the Director.
The Committee looks for individuals with a commitment to the welfare
of area youth. Experience working with youth is helpful, but not necessary.
The Youth Services Committee meets on the first Wednesday of every
month.
Youth Services Seeking Advisory Committee Members - 4/14/08
Application for Youth Services Committee - 4/14/08
Youth Services May Committee Meeting - 5/7/08
Youth Services April Committee Meeting - 4/2/08
Youth Services March Committee Meeting - 3/5/08
Youth Services February Meeting Minutes - 2/20/08
Youth Services February Committee Meeting - 2/6/08
Youth Services December Meeting Minutes - 2/6/08
Youth Services October Meeting Minutes - 1/7/08
