Board Appointments

Interested in Citizen Participation?

There are lots of opportunities for you to take a leading or supportive role in your local government, depending upon your area of interest, expertise, and time commitment.  

In General

• The Mayor & Council make all appointments to the public service boards and positions.
• To the extent available within the community, an effort is made to locate appointees with appropriate expertise.
• Typically, a citizen will not be appointed to serve in more than one public service position at a time.

Responsibility, Attendance & Ethical Behavior

Applicants should carefully review the position's scope, time, and work commitments with staff. Appointees are expected to regularly attend board meetings and complete any required training. Appointees represent the city government and are accountable under the city's Ethics Policy, unless subject to alternative state policy.

Applications

• Applications are online.
• Applications are valid for the current round of appointments; a new application will be required for future opportunities for appointment.
• Appointments are typically made on an annual basis. However, as vacant positions occur, infill appointments may become necessary.
• Open positions are advertised, and city officials may contact known professionals and interested lay persons to invite application submission.
• All applicants must be residents at the time of application and during period of service unless otherwise stated by ordinance.
• Incumbent members who are eligible for reappointment may reapply unless otherwise restricted by ordiance.