Advisory Boards

The MPO Technical Advisory Committee provides provide technical support to the Lawrence – Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization and to assist it in carrying out the Continuous, Comprehensive and Cooperative ... Read More

The Governing Body established the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission for the purpose of considering, developing, and providing policy advice to the Governing Body to fulfill the Unmistakable Identity Strategic Plan ... Read More

The Governing Body established the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the purposes of considering, developing, and providing policy advice to the Governing Body to fulfill the Unmistakable Identity Strategic ... Read More

The Policy Board is the governing body for the MPO. The Policy Board guides staff planning efforts, developing plans, and makes the final decisions on key documents and amendments. The ... Read More

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 ... Read More

The Douglas County Food Policy Council meets the third Monday of every month, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Locations vary. Please contact Helen Schnoes at 785.832.5157 for more information.

The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission typically meets on Mondays and Wednesdays of the fourth week of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Commission Room on the first floor ... Read More