Vacancies on Borough Boards & Commissions

New Cumberland Borough is currently seeking borough residents to fill vacancies on the following Boards and Commissions:

• Civil Service Commission – 1 vacancy
• Recreation Board – 1 vacancy

If you are interested in serving your community, please send a letter of interest to the Borough Manager, Nathaniel Dysard, at manager@newcumberlandborough.com.

About the Recreation Board:

1. The Recreation Board shall serve as an advisory body to the Borough Manager and Borough Council. 
2. The Recreation Board shall perform such studies or activities as may be requested by Borough Council and may provide recommendations upon its own motion relating to issues concerning the provision of park and recreation services within the Borough.
3. The Recreation Board may advise the Borough on capital improvements for park and recreation purposes, and for funding for such improvements, specifically related to adopted recreation plans.
4. The Recreation Board shall maintain a relationship with the West Shore Recreation Commission, work with the Commission to expand recreation opportunities in the Borough, and ensure Borough residents are knowledgeable about the Commission.
5. Review and advise the Borough Manager and Borough Council of proposed recreation plans and facilities in connection with land development activities and plans.

About the Civil Service Commission:

The Civil Service Commission is established according to Pennsylvania state law, which requires that any borough employing three or more members in its police department must establish a Civil Service Commission. The Commission is responsible for administering the Civil Service Examination to applicants for positions and promotion within the Police Department.  The Civil Service Commission consists of three commissioners who are qualified electors of the Borough, and are appointed by the Borough Council to serve for a term of six years. The Civil Service Commission meets as needed to set rules, coordinate examinations and interviews, and make hiring recommendations to Council.