The Columbia Street Waterfront Association (CSWA) Nominating Committee is now accepting applications from neighbors who would like to serve on the CSWA Board.
Open Positions
All board and officer positions are open as our Annual Meeting on November 16 is the first time CSWA members will elect the Board.
- One (1) President, serving a three-year term.
- One (1) Vice President, serving a three-year term.
- One (1) Treasurer, serving a three-year term.
- One (1) Secretary, serving a three-year term.
- Four (4) additional directors, serving two-year terms.
- Three (3) additional directors, servicing one-year terms.
(Note: the difference in term length is because this is the first board election, and having different terms allows us to stagger board membership so there is carryover of board members from term to term. In future years, all directors and officers will be elected to three-year terms.)
Current Directors may apply for either role, but this is an open process. We encourage neighbors with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives to apply. The only absolute requirement is that you must be an Individual or Business Member in good standing. The Support page of our website outlines the requirements to be an Individual or Business Member.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form as soon as possible.
If you have questions, you may contact the Nominating Committee at NomComm@columbiastreetwaterfront.org.
What does the CSWA Board do?
The CSWA Board is a volunteer, working board that serves the neighborhood.
Board members focus on:
- Community advocacy to assure our neighborhood voices are heard on major projects like the Brooklyn Marine Terminal
- Supporting our local businesses.
- Traffic and environmental safety for our neighborhood
- Preserving and expanding public spaces!
- Building community through events and activities for all ages
Roles
- Directors: Directors participate in discussions and decisions about neighborhood issues, support the work of CSWA committees and initiatives, and help represent the Association in the community.
- Officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary: Officer roles are described in the CSWA Bylaws, section VII.