Mayor seeks new member for Malden Disability Commission

  Mayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents to fill a vacancy on the Malden Disability Commission. The nine-member Commission is comprised of volunteers who operate under the mandates of M.G.L. Ch. 40, Section 8J, and its core mission is to eliminate discrimination against persons of differing abilities. The Commission provides information, education, referral, guidance and technical assistance to public and private agencies, individuals, organizations and institutions to ensure that all persons have equal access to facilities, services and programs.

  Per City of Malden ordinance, the new member must be an individual with a disability. Meetings occur on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

  To apply, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application in full at www.cityofmalden.org/BCApplication. Please email kmanninghall@cityofmalden.org for more information. The deadline for accepting applications is Tuesday, March 14 at 5 p.m.