July 1, 2024
Lawrence community members encouraged to apply!
The City of Lawrence is announcing a new structure for City boards and commissions to better align their work with the City’s strategic plan. The terms for current board and commission members will be expiring on August 31, 2024, to allow for new appointments coinciding with the restructure.
Starting September 1, 2024, the City will be operating the following boards and commissions in alignment with our Strategic Plan outcomes and commitments:
- Unmistakable Identity
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission - Strong Welcoming Neighborhoods
Historic Resources Commission
Affordable Housing Advisory Board - Safe and Secure
Community Police Review Board
Human Relations Commission - Connected City
Aviation Advisory Board
Connected City Advisory Board (a new board) - Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board
Applications to join our boards and commissions are open now! The City is encouraging anyone who is eligible to apply – including current board/commission members and people who have never served before. There are many opportunities to serve your community! Appointments will be made throughout July and August, based on applications received. More information and a link to the general board application is on our City’s iCompass website.
The first meetings for all boards will begin in September 2024, with an exact schedule to be announced.
As part of the board and commission alignment, the following boards will no longer operate after August 31, 2024. The work of these boards will be absorbed into new boards or by City staff:
- Transient Guest Tax Grant Program Advisory Board
- Public Incentives Review Committee
- Sales Tax Audit Committee
- Special Alcohol Fund Advisory Board
- Bodywork Advisory Board
- Multi-modal Transportation Commission
- Public Transit Advisory Committee
The restructure of City boards and commissions does not affect or change our technical appeals boards, steering committees or task forces, component unit governing boards, joint city/county boards, or boards with City appointees.
The City of Lawrence supports our unmistakably vibrant community with innovative, equitable, transparent and responsible local government. We anticipate these changes to our board and commission structures will be a positive force in achieving this vision.
Media Contact: Cori Wallace, Director of Communications and Community Relations, cwallace@lawrenceks.org
About the City of Lawrence
The City of Lawrence supports an unmistakably vibrant community with innovative, equitable, transparent and responsible local government. Together, we are creating a community where everyone can enjoy life and feel at home.