UPDATE, March 24: The Auburn City Council has reopened applications to fill a vacancy on the East Alabama Mental Health Board. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on April 10.

The term will begin upon appointment and will end March 31, 2029. The Council will make an appointment at its April 18 meeting. Those interested in serving are invited to apply online using the link at auburnalabama.org/boards.

Feb. 22: AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn City Council is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the East Alabama Mental Health Board. The term will begin April 1 and end March 31, 2029.

The East Alabama Mental Health Board establishes, constructs, maintains and operates mental health facilities in east Alabama. The board is a multi-governmental agency and consists of residents from different local jurisdictions. The Auburn City Council appoints three members of the board who serve six-year terms. Members must be residents of the area which they represent and that is to be served by the proposed facilities.

The board meets on the third Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. at 2000 Pepperell Parkway.

Those interested in serving are invited to apply online using the link at auburnalabama.org/boards. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on March 13. The City Council will make appointments at its March 21 meeting.