Applications to serve on the city of Independence's Park Board are due by the end of the week.

To be considered, applicants must submit their application before 5 PM on Friday, December 3rd. The vacancy is for an unexpired term that ends on July 1st, 2022.

The purpose of the board, as outlined in the city code, is to "act as an advisory board to the governing body of the city concerning all matters pertaining to the municipally owned zoo and parks." Nine members serve, including a chairman, vice chairman and secretary. The board meets quarterly, depending on current membership.

The application, to be submitted online, can be found here.