Purpose for Boards and Commissions

Boards and Commissions play an important role in City government by assisting and advising the City Council in formulating and implementing policy. Boards and Commissions also develop recommendations and present supporting information to the City Council. Certain Boards and Commissions have the authority to make final decisions; some decisions may be appealed to the City Council.

Boards and commissions are established by ordinance, while committees and task forces are usually established by a motion or resolution to address particular projects or specific areas of concern. Task forces generally are given a defined period of time to accomplish their tasks.