Advisory Boards
For current openings, see final section of most recent City Commission agenda or visit the vacancies page.
 |
Sign up to receive the City Commission agenda via e-mail |
 |
Need an interpreter? |
| Task Forces | Agenda | Roster |
|---|---|---|
| The City Commission may appoint a task force to study an issue or address a community concern. | ||
| Cultural District Task Force | Agendas | ROSTER |
| Downtown Task Force | ||
| Peak Oil Task Force | Agendas | ROSTER |
| Retail Task Force | Agendas | ROSTER |
| Retiree Attraction Task Force | Agendas | ROSTER |
| Solid Waste Task Force | Agendas | ROSTER |
Archived Task Forces
Electrical Code Board of Appeals
The function of the Board is to help in the administration of the City of Lawrence Electrical Code. Its work includes designating standards and qualifications for the certification and licensing of electricians; acting as an appeals board for persons aggrieved by a decision of the enforcing authority; and acting as a code committee recommending to the governing body changes necessary for the adoption of technical codes and ordinances.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring March 31 of corresponding year.
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of each month as needed, 6 p.m., City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall.
Plumbing Board Code of Appeals
The function of the Board is to help in the administration of the City's Plumbing Code. The Board hears appeals on the actions of the City's inspector and recommends changes in the City's Plumbing Code.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring April 30 of corresponding year.
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday every month, 6:30 p.m., City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall.
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals is a quasi-judicial body set up to provide interpretations and variances under City land use regulations. The Board hears appeals and makes a decision on the evidence presented at the hearing. The decisions from this board are final.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring September 30 of corresponding year.
Meetings: 1st Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall.
Building Code Board of Appeals
The Board makes recommendations concerning the adoption of building codes and standards and hears appeals regarding administrative interpretations of the Code. Each board member is a licensed professional engineer or architect, building contractor, or a building superintendent of building construction.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring November 30 of corresponding year.
Meetings: As needed, various times and locations.
Community Development Advisory Committee
(formerly Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee)The Board's function is to develop and propose Neighborhood Resources strategy and policy; recommend allocation of CDGB and HOME funds; and review Housing Code and Environmental Code appeals.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring December 1 of corresponding year.
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall.
Contact: Margene Swarts, Assistant Director Development Services, 785-832-3117, e-mail: mswarts@lawrenceks.org, fax: 785-832-3110.
Contractor Licensing Board
The function of the Contractor Licensing Board is to hear complaints regarding violations of the contractor licensing regulations. The board may take appropriate disciplinary actions.
Terms:4 year terms, expiring December 31 of corresponding year.
Meetings:To be determined
Contact: Barry Walthall, Building Safety Manager, 785-832-3101, e-mail: bwalthall@lawrenceks.org, fax: 785-832-3110.
Douglas County Community Corrections Advisory Board
This is a County Board with certain representatives appointed by the City Commission.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, quarterly at 4:00 p.m., Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, 111 E. 11th.
Douglas County Emergency Management/Local Emergency Planning Committee
This is a County Committee that reviews the plans and programs affecting emergency preparedness and planning activities in Douglas County.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring July 1 of corresponding year.
Meetings: Full Committee, four times a year on 2nd Thursday, 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee, subject to call of the chair. Judicial Center, 111 East 11th.
Downtown Parking Advisory Board (temporary)
The function of the Board is to assist the City Commission in reviewing downtown parking issues, including the design of parking lots and the creation of benefit districts to finance parking improvement.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring September 30 of corresponding year.
Meetings: As needed, various locations.
Eco2 Commission
The development of a long-term plan for the advancement of industrial/business parks and open-space preservation is a tribute to the people of Douglas County who sought consensus of the importance of economic development and open space and who found strength in divergent views. It is testimony to what is possible when we forge a common vision grounded in shared caring and enriched by respect and understanding of differences.
Terms:
ECO2 Public Meeting Schedule Sept. 21, 2006 (PDF, 15.7 KB)
Economic Development Board
The Board has the responsibility to make recommendations to the City and County as the Board may from time to time determine are in the best interests of the implementation of the Horizon 2020 Economic Development Strategic Plan. The Board shall have other responsibilities and duties as the governing bodies of the City and County may from time to time assign to the Board concerning the economic development of the City and County
Terms: Permanent positions based upon representation of stakeholders institutions
Meetings: As needed, at least quarterly, various locations.
Fire Code Board of Appeals
The Board makes recommendations concerning the adoption of the International Fire Code and hears appeals from administrative interpretations of the code.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring January 31 of corresponding year.
Meetings: When business needs to be conducted, or when appeal hearing is requested. Fire/Medical Administration Building, Jayhawk Room, 1911 Stewart Avenue.
Historic Resources Commission
The Commission conducts hearings and reviews applications concerning proposed changes to historic landmarks or districts or properties within their environs, nominates properties for designation to historic registers, and advises the City Commission on historic conservation matters. The Commission also acts as Certified Local Government (CLG) Review Board, making determinations on projects which fall under State Historic Preservation Law as established by agreement with the State Historic Preservation office.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring March 1 of corresponding year.
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall.
Human Relations Commission
This Commission consists of nine (9) members from diverse racial, ethnic, commercial, industrial, and other segments of the community who work to eliminate discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing by accepting, investigating, ruling upon, and resolving complaints within the City limits of Lawrence. Some of the activities include study of the problem of discrimination or any other matter which may have an adverse impact on community relations; promote good will and cooperation among diverse ethnic groups and other elements of the population of Lawrence; solicit, receive, and accept funding for programs and to advise and support the Director and City Commission.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring September 30 of corresponding year.
Meetings: Every 3rd Thursday of February, May, August, and November at 11:00 a.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room.
Jayhawk Area Agency On Aging
The Area Agency serves Jefferson, Douglas, and Shawnee counties and allocates federal and state funds for nutrition, transportation, in-home services, legal services, information, and referral and other services to serve persons 60 years of age and older.
Terms: 2 year terms, expiring September 30 of corresponding year.
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of each month, 1:30 p.m. Location rotates among three counties.
Lawrence-Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging
This not-for-profit organization determines needs of citizens over 60 years of age and develops a comprehensive plan of services. In developing this plan, the Council examines aging programs of local, state and federal governments. Positions are filled with appointments selected by the Lawrence City Commission and the Board of County Commissioners.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring December 31 of corresponding year.
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month, 9 a.m., various locations.
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health Board
The Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health Board acts as the governing body for the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department. The purpose and function of the Health Department is to provide a public health program to protect and promote the health of local residents.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring March 30 of corresponding year.
Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Health Department Conference Room.
Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority
The LDCHA is authorized to plan, develop, construct, maintain and operate low income housing for the City of Lawrence. It operates public housing and Section 8 assistance for low income, elderly, and disabled families and individuals under formal agreement with the City of Lawrence and Douglas County. The LDCHA Board of Commissioners is the policy making body for the public housing agency responsible for establishment and approval of major programs, policies, contracts and budgets.
Terms: 4 year terms, expiring June 30 of corresponding year.
Meetings: 4th Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Edgewood Homes or Babcock Place.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Board
This Board has exclusive control of the management and operations of the hospital including any necessary rules and regulations, budgeting controls, building supervision and employment of an administrator.
Terms: 4 year terms, expiring September 30 of corresponding year.
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Library Board
This Board acts as the governing body for the Lawrence Public Library. Its responsibilities include developing relevant rules and regulations, control over library funds, property and equipment, and selection of a library director.
Terms: 4 year terms, expiring April 30 of corresponding year.
Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month, 4 p.m., Library Board Room.
Mechanical Board of Appeals
The Board makes recommendations concerning the adoption of the Uniform Mechanical Code and hears appeals on administrative interpretations of the Code. The Board consists of four members qualified by training and experience and one at-large member.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring March 31 of corresponding year.
Meetings: As needed, various times and locations.
Mental Health Board
This Board advises and directs the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center. This entails working with the chief executive officer and staff on the direction of policy matters. The City makes three appointments to the 13 member board.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring April 30 of corresponding year.
Meetings: Last Tuesday every month, 7:30 a.m., Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
This Board advises on all matters regarding the construction, reconstruction and improvement of public parks and recreation facilities including the acquisition of land and major equipment and facilities. The Board works very closely with the Parks & Recreation Department to ensure that the citizens of Lawrence have recreational opportunities and the park system is available for various activities.
Terms: 4 year terms, expiring December 31 of corresponding year.
Meetings: The Advisory Board meets at varying locations, call for schedule, (785) 832-3450.
Sales Tax Audit Committee:
Adopted by Ordinance No. 8349 on December 2, 2008, the function of the Sales Tax Audit Committee will be to review the revenues and expenditures of the special sales taxes approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon on November 4, 2008, to verify that the approved City retailers' sales tax revenue is being used properly and in accordance with the purposes for which said City retailers' sales taxes were authorized.
Terms: 3 year terms, expiring April 30 of corresponding year.
Meetings: The Committee meets a minimum of every six months. For more information, call 832-3400.
