Application for Board Appointment

• Airport Board - Advisory

• Develops recommendations for planning of future airport development / improvements;
  Develops recommendations for financing and implementation of specific improvements; and
• Submits recommendations on any rules / regulations and/or ordinances changes pertaining to the control of the general aviation facilities at Municipal Airport.
• This eight (8) member Board meets the 2nd Wednesday each month.
• Qualification – members can live both in and out of the City.

• Civil Service Commission - Statutory

• An established Fire Fighter’s and Police Officer’s Civil Service Commission; and
• Establishes the hiring and classification for all firefighters and police officers.
• This three (3) member Commission meets as needed.
• Qualifications – members must be a resident of the City.

• Building Standards Commission - Advisory

• Holds all hearings regarding substandard buildings; and
• Makes written findings of fact as to whether or not buildings are dilapidated, substandard, or unfit for human habitation and whether or not the buildings in question are dangerous.
• This seven (7) member Commission meets on Wednesday as needed.

• Library Board - Advisory

• Make continuous study and review of the library services offered by the Riter C. Hulsey Public Library; and
• Advise the City Council of the present and future maintenance, operation, planning, acquisition, development, enlargement, and policies of the public library.
• This nine (9) member Board meets quarterly the 3rd Thursday of the month.
• Qualification – Seven (7) members must be a resident of the City and two (2)must be residents of the County

• Park Board - Advisory

• Make recommendations for the improvement and/or expansion of existing parks, as well as acquisition and development of additional parks;
• Make recommendations for regulations regarding the use of parks; and
• Make recommendations regarding the annual operation, maintenance, and capital budget for the park system.
• This seven (7) member Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• Qualifications – Members must be a resident of the City.

• Planning & Zoning Commission - Statutory

• Recommendations to the City Council – Specific Use Permits, Zone Changes, Platting, etc.; and
• Makes recommendations for adoption of a master plan, for the future development and redevelopment of the City.
• This nine (9) member Commission meets on the 4th Monday of each month.

• Economic Development Corporation Board - Statutory

• Promotes, assists, and enhances economic development activities for the City.
• This five (5) member Board meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

• Zoning Board of Adjustments - Statutory

• Hear appeals that allege error in a decision by an administrative official;
• Hear special exceptions to the terms of the zoning ordinance; and
• Authorize variances from the terms of the zoning ordinance.
• This Seven (7) member Board meets as needed.

• Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One

• Recommendations to the City Council concerning administration of the Zone, and
• Prepare and adopt project plans and reinvestment zone financing plan for the Zone
• Prepare implement, monitor project and financing plan.
• This Five (5) member Board meets monthly.

• Hospital Advisory Board

• Develop recommendations to improve hospital care and services;
• Receive a monthly report from the Hospital Administrator regarding the condition of the hospital;
• Assist in the creation, receipt and review of patient and staff surveys; and
• Serve in an advisory role to the City Council
• This Five (5) member Board meets monthly.