{"id":149490,"date":"2026-05-18T22:52:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T02:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149490"},"modified":"2026-05-18T22:52:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T02:52:31","slug":"northampton-county-seeking-residents-interested-in-serving-on-human-relations-commission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149490","title":{"rendered":"Northampton County Seeking Residents Interested in Serving on Human Relations Commission"},"content":{"rendered":"[Northampton County, PA] \u2013\u00a0Northampton County is seeking between seven and 13 Northampton County residents interested in being considered for appointment to the newly established Northampton County Human Relations Commission.<\/p>\n<p>The Human Relations Commission was created to support education, outreach, dialogue, and review of matters related to human relations within Northampton County, as outlined in the ordinance establishing the Commission.<\/p>\n<p>Commission members will serve in a volunteer capacity and will play an important role in helping guide discussions, outreach efforts, and community engagement related to human relations issues throughout Northampton County.<\/p>\n<p>Northampton County residents with an interest in public service, community engagement, civil rights, human relations, education, advocacy, mediation, or related fields are encouraged to apply for consideration.<\/p>\n<p>The initial Commission appointments will include staggered one-year, two-year, and three-year terms to establish continuity for future appointments.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals interested in being considered should submit:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 A current resume<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Home address, for purposes of confirming Northampton County residency requirements<\/p>\n<p>Materials should be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. to:<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Berger<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Director of Administration<\/p>\n<p>County of Northampton<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:JBerger@norcopa.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JBerger@norcopa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Additional information regarding the Commission and the establishing ordinance may be provided upon request. For questions regarding the appointment process, please contact the County Executive\u2019s Office at 610-829-6250.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nNorthampton County<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Northampton County, PA] \u2013\u00a0Northampton County is seeking between seven and 13 Northampton County residents interested in being considered for appointment to the newly established Northampton County Human Relations Commission. 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