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6 AUGUST 20-26, 2014 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Winners announced September 17th! Who will be crowned? F CUS On Fayetteville Is First in State to Rollout New Software The City of Fayetteville is first in the state in rolling out a new software service that will make it quicker and easier for citizens to sign up to serve on one of the City's boards and commissions. The new Boards and Commissions Module is developed and maintained by Granicus, an industry leader in government IT solutions and citizen engagement software. Residents can visit www.cityoffayetteville.org/boards_and_commissions/ for a complete listing of all the boards and commissions and register online. While at the website, residents can read more about what each board and commission is responsible for. Residents can also see a complete listing of vacancies and if there is a vacancy they are interested in, signing up is as simple is clicking on a button and filling out a form. Residents without access to the Internet can still sign up by visiting City Hall or calling the City Clerk's Office at (910) 433-1312. Fayetteville City Council Member Bobby Hurst serves as the Chair of the Appointment Committee, which makes recommendations to the City Council for boards and commissions. "I am excited about the opportunity the new software will provide in attracting citizens to serve on a board or commission," said Fayetteville City Council Member Bobby Hurst. "Without citizens serving on boards and commissions, a city government cannot effectively operate." The Boards and Commissions Module on the website does more than make it easier for residents wishing to sign up and serve, but it is also an online tool for staff to manage appointments, vacancies and applications for Fayetteville Boards and Commissions. "This new software represents Fayetteville's continuing commitment to making it easier for residents to engage with their local government and get involved with improving the community," said Ted Voorhees, Fayetteville City Manager. Airborne & Special Operations Highway Unveiled at National Airborne Day Army, City and NCDOT officials unveiled a special name for the Outer Loop, as the Airborne & Special Operations Highway, at the Aug. 16 National Airborne Day. National Airborne Day was held in Downtown Fayetteville in front of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum. The 82nd Airborne Division All-American Band performed and the Golden Knights performed a parachute free-fall demonstration. Equipment used by Fort Bragg soldiers was on display and available for attendees to interact with. Soldiers who use the equipment were also there to answer questions. Sec. of Transportation Tony Tata served as guest speaker. Mayor Nat Robertson and Army officials spoke and were in attendance. The City worked with Downtown Fayetteville merchants and restaurants to offer specials and discounts to National Airborne Day attendees following the ceremony. Environmental Services and FAST Labor Day Schedules The City has announced its Labor Day schedules for the Environmental Services Department and the Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST). There will be no garbage or yard waste collection on Monday, Sept 1. Monday's garbage and yard waste collection will be collected on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Recycling will be collected Monday, Sept. 1. On Labor Day, FAST will operate on a Saturday schedule. City government administrative offices are closed on Labor Day.