City Council is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the board of the Sobering Center Local Government Corporation. The selected applicant will serve the remainder of a term that runs through Dec. 31, 2026. The 11-member board oversees the Sobering Center, a joint initiative between the city and Travis County that provides short-term care for individuals under the influence of alcohol and connects them with treatment resources. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and a resident of both the City of Austin and Travis County. Council is seeking individuals with expertise in medical, legal, behavioral health, public health, addiction, business, fundraising, or nonprofit and government financial management. Applications will remain open until the position is filled. Interested candidates should complete the city’s online Boards and Commissions application and submit a resume and statement of intent. Materials may also be emailed to Assistant City Clerk Stephanie Hall at stephanie.hall@austintexas.gov. Final candidates will be reviewed by the City Council’s Public Health Committee.
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