The Regional Associations Committee seeks applicants
for one (1) alternate position.
The Regional Associations Committee (RAC) was
established in June, 2019 by the Select Board and charged with establishing an
application and review process for regional associations (charities) that
provide direct services to Brentwood residents and seek funding from the Town
of Brentwood. Funding decisions are made for the budget year following the close
of the application period.
The Regional Associations Committee is
made up of five (5) voting members, serving three-year staggered terms, plus one
(1) alternate appointed for a three-year term. The Committee meets to review
requests for funding following the close of the application period that runs
from Labor Day through October 30. If needed, the Town’s Welfare Officer may be
consulted about funding priorities. To prevent any appearance of a conflict of
interest, Committee members may not vote to approve funding to an organization
for which they serve on the Board, or with which they have a direct
relationship as a client or employee. The Committee’s recommendations for
funding are presented for approval to the Select Board, and applicants are
notified of the decisions by April 15, after the Town’s budget is approved at Town
Meeting.
Qualifications: Applicants must be a U.S.
citizen, a Brentwood resident, and be over 18 years of age. They must exhibit a
willingness and interest to give time to the work of the Committee and an ability
to collaborate with others. An understanding of, or background in, non-profits
and fundraising would be an asset.
Please complete a Statement of Interest by October 23,
2026 and return the completed form to Sue Yerkes at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed by the
Selectboard. You are
not required to attend to be selected but you may choose to should the board
have questions regarding your specific skills and qualifications.