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Residency eligibility requirements for paid appointed officers shall be in accordance with State law. An unpaid appointive officer to a board or commission established pursuant to law, the city charter, or ordinance shall be eligible for appointment if he/she is a registered elector of this City, unless this requirement is waived by a resolution concurred in by not less than seven members of the Council.


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These board-specific questions have been added to your application:

Airport Advisory Committee
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Board
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Ann Arbor Public Art Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Please describe your experience and/or an interest in the placement, creation, or design of public art. Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
City/School Committee (Ann Arbor Public Schools Liaisons)
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Please Upload a Resume in this section for all boards other than the Center of the City Task Force Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Ann Arbor Public Schools Transportation Safety Committee
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Board Of Review
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Please describe your knowledge on the subject of taxation and of property values. Go to Question
  • Do you hold any elected or appointed public office or are you employed in any unit of government of any agency or any authority in Washtenaw County which has the authority to levy taxes on any property in the City of Ann Arbor? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Board Of Review Panel Ii
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Please describe your knowledge on the subject of taxation and of property values. Go to Question
  • Do you hold any elected or appointed public office or are you employed in any unit of government of any agency or any authority in Washtenaw County which has the authority to levy taxes on any property in the City of Ann Arbor? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Building Authority
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Building Board Of Appeals
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Please describe the experience you have or training you've received that would allow you to perform the duties of a member of the Building Board of Appeals. Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Cable Communications Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
City Council
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Washtenaw County/City Of Ann Arbor Community Corrections Advisory Board (Wcccab)
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Design Review Board
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • If you meet any of the special qualifications for the Design Review Board below, please select the appropriate box(es). Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Commission On Disability Issues
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • If applying to the Commission on Disability Issues, the Commission requires that 9 of the 13 members have a disclosed disability, as defined by the federal ADA. Are you willing to disclose a disability to serve on this Commission? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Downtown Area Citizens Advisory Council (Cac)
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Are you a resident of the DDA District? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Downtown Development Authority
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Are you a resident of the DDA District? Go to Question
  • Do you have an interest in property located in the district or are you an officer, member, trustee, principal, or employee of a legal entity having an interest in property in the DDA district? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Economic Development Corporation Board
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Are you an officer or employee of the City of Ann Arbor? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Election Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Employees Retirement System Board Of Trustees
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Energy Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Are you between the ages of 16 and 25 and seeking appointment as a youth member? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Environmental Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Are you between the ages of 16 and 25 and seeking appointment as a youth member? Go to Question
  • Please describe your interest in protecting and enhancing the well-being of the environment and public health of the community. Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Greenbelt Advisory Commission (Gac)
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • If you meet any of the special qualifications for the Greenbelt Advisory Commission listed below, please select the appropriate box(es). Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Historic District Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Please describe your interest in or knowledge of historic preservation. Go to Question
  • Are you a graduate of an accredited school of architecture with 2 years of architectural experience or are you registered in the State of Michigan as an architect Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Housing And Human Services Advisory Board
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • If you meet any of the special qualifications for the Housing and Human Services Advisory Board listed below, please select the appropriate box(es). Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Housing Board Of Appeals
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Housing Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Are you a tenant of public or assisted housing? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Human Rights Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
  • What interests you most about this Commission and what issues do you think it needs to address? What contributions to the commission do you see yourself making? Go to Question
  • What experience, skills, and perspectives would you bring to the Human Rights Commission? When answering this question, include your personal experience, skills, and perspectives as well as what you have gained through education, organizations, volunteering, and/or work. Go to Question
Huron River Watershed Council
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Please describe any knowledge, skills, or experience you have relating to environmental science, law, education, or planning. Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Leslie Science & Nature Center Board Of Directors, City Representative
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
  • Are you a member of the Parks Advisory Commission? Go to Question
Local Development Finance Authority (Ldfa)
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Local Officers Compensation Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Are you a member or employee of the legislative, judicial or executive branch of any level of government or a member of the immediate family of such a member or employee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Michigan Theater Board Liaisons
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Park Advisory Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
City Planning Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Public Market Advisory Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • If you meet any of the special qualifications for the Public Market Advisory Commission listed below, please select the appropriate box(es). Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Recreation Advisory Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan & Trust Board Of Trustees (Veba)
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Student Advisory Council
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Summer Festival Board
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Tenants Rights And Duties Booklet Committee (Authors)
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Are you a member of the state bar association? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Transportation Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Are you the owner or operator of a transportation business operating in Ann Arbor? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Urban County Executive Committee
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Washtenaw Area Transportation Study (Wats) Liaison (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Area Transportation System)
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Washtenaw Metro Alliance
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Zoning Board Of Appeals
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
  • Please Agree with the Following Statement Go to Question
Southeast Michigan Council Of Governments (Semcog) Liaison
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Coordinated Funding Leadership Team
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Housing Affordability And Equity Task Force
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Downtown Development Authority Partnerships Committee
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Budget And Labor Committee
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Council Administration Committee
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Community Events Funds Committee
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Council Policy Agenda Committee
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Council Liquor License Review Committee
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Council Rules Committee
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Brownfields Plan Review Committee
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Audit Committee
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
  • Are you interested in being appointed as the youth member? Go to Question
  • How did you learn about the Ann Arbor Independent Community Police Oversight Commission? What role do you see the Commission playing in the community? Go to Question
  • What interests you most about this Commission and what issues do you think it needs to address? What contributions to the Commission do you see yourself making? Go to Question
  • What experience, skills, and perspectives would you bring to this police oversight commission? When answering this question, include your personal experiences, skills, and perspectives as well as what you have gained through education, organizations, volunteering, and/or work. Go to Question
  • Based on what you know and what you have heard, what do you think the greatest challenges will be for the Commission in the next year or two? Go to Question
  • Do you identify with or work closely with any community that would inform your work on this Commission (e.g. racial or ethnic affiliation, LGBTQIA+ affiliation, mental health worker, school teacher, etc.)? Please explain how you think this background would contribute to the work of the Commission. Go to Question
  • Do you speak any language in addition to English? Which languages can you speak and how well do you speak them? Go to Question
  • Commissioners will be appointed for three-year terms. ICPOC meets regularly once (or more) each month and will need to devote time before meetings for preparation and after them for follow up. In addition, commissioners will need to be able to spend some time on Commission projects and for training especially during their first year. It is critical that commissioners have the time needed for this work. Please provide some idea of how much time per week you would be willing and able to provide to this effort. Go to Question
  • Have you ever worked in law enforcement? Please describe where and when you served, what kind of experience you have had, and how you think your law enforcement background would contribute to the work of this Commission. Go to Question
  • Have you ever had a work or contractual relationship with the City of Ann Arbor or the Ann Arbor Police Department? If so, when? Go to Question
  • Are you involved in any legal action with the City of Ann Arbor or the Ann Arbor Police Department? If yes, please explain: Go to Question
  • If there is someone else whom you would like to recommend to serve on the Commission, please supply their name and contact information such that someone from the Commission can reach out to them. Go to Question
  • Should your application for membership not be selected, your experience, skills, and perspectives may still be valuable as a potential resource for the Commission. Would you be willing to provide some assistance to the Commission, should such help be needed and requested? Go to Question
City Of Ann Arbor Water System Advisory Council
  • Are you seeking reappointment as a current member of a board, commission, or committee? Go to Question
  • Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Go to Question
Center Of The City Task Force
  • Why are you interested in serving on the Center of the City Task Force? Go to Question
  • What do you see as the most significant opportunities for the space designated as the Center of the City? Go to Question
  • What do you see as the most significant challenges for the space designated as the Center of the City? Go to Question
  • The Center of the City Task Force seeks to appoint members representing a diverse range of skills, perspectives, and experiences. Please provide examples of your personal and professional background that you believe are relevant to the work of the Task Force. Go to Question
Renters Commission
  • The Renter's Commission has certain membership requirements. Please select the appropriate box that represents your interest:. Go to Question
  • Renter Perspectives: Voting members of the Renters Commission should represent various renter perspectives in the City. If you are applying for a voting position, please describe what renter perspective you will bring, including if you identify with a historically underrepresented group: Go to Question
  • Attorney Advocate: The voting membership of the Renters Commission should include one attorney with experience representing renters or advocating for renters’ interests. If you are an attorney with this experience, please describe: Go to Question
  • Landlord Perspectives: The Renters Commission shall have no more than two nonvoting members representing landlord perspectives in the City. If you are applying for one of these positions, please describe what landlord perspective you will bring (e.g. large apartments, duplex, student-housing, etc.): Go to Question
Question applies to City/School Committee (Ann Arbor Public Schools Liaisons)

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Question applies to Energy Commission,Environmental Commission
Are you between the ages of 16 and 25 and seeking appointment as a youth member? *

Interests & Experiences

Question applies to Commission on Disability Issues
If applying to the Commission on Disability Issues, the Commission requires that 9 of the 13 members have a disclosed disability, as defined by the federal ADA. Are you willing to disclose a disability to serve on this Commission? *
Question applies to Board of Review,Board of Review Panel II
Question applies to Building Board of Appeals
Question applies to Board of Review,Board of Review Panel II
Do you hold any elected or appointed public office or are you employed in any unit of government of any agency or any authority in Washtenaw County which has the authority to levy taxes on any property in the City of Ann Arbor? *
Question applies to Ann Arbor Public Art Commission
Question applies to Design Review Board
Question applies to Downtown Area Citizens Advisory Council (CAC)
Are you a resident of the DDA District? *
Question applies to Downtown Development Authority
Are you a resident of the DDA District? *
Question applies to Downtown Development Authority
Do you have an interest in property located in the district or are you an officer, member, trustee, principal, or employee of a legal entity having an interest in property in the DDA district? *
Question applies to Economic Development Corporation Board
Are you an officer or employee of the City of Ann Arbor? *
Question applies to Environmental Commission
Question applies to Greenbelt Advisory Commission (GAC)
Question applies to Historic District Commission
Question applies to Historic District Commission
Are you a graduate of an accredited school of architecture with 2 years of architectural experience or are you registered in the State of Michigan as an architect
Question applies to Housing and Human Services Advisory Board
Question applies to Housing Commission
Are you a tenant of public or assisted housing?
Question applies to Huron River Watershed Council
Question applies to Local Officers Compensation Commission
Are you a member or employee of the legislative, judicial or executive branch of any level of government or a member of the immediate family of such a member or employee? *
Question applies to Public Market Advisory Commission
Question applies to Tenants Rights and Duties Booklet Committee (Authors)
Are you a member of the state bar association? *
Question applies to Transportation Commission
Are you the owner or operator of a transportation business operating in Ann Arbor?
Question applies to multiple boards
Question applies to Leslie Science & Nature Center Board of Directors, City Representative
Are you a member of the Parks Advisory Commission? *
Question applies to Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
Are you interested in being appointed as the youth member? *
Question applies to Center of the City Task Force
Question applies to Center of the City Task Force
Question applies to Center of the City Task Force
Question applies to Center of the City Task Force
Question applies to Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
Question applies to Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
Question applies to Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
Question applies to Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
Question applies to Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
Question applies to Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
Question applies to Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
Question applies to Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
Question applies to Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
Question applies to Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
Question applies to Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
Question applies to Independent Community Police Oversight Commission
Should your application for membership not be selected, your experience, skills, and perspectives may still be valuable as a potential resource for the Commission. Would you be willing to provide some assistance to the Commission, should such help be needed and requested?
Question applies to Renters Commission
Question applies to Renters Commission
Question applies to Renters Commission
Question applies to Renters Commission
Question applies to Human Rights Commission
Question applies to Human Rights Commission

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Demographics

We are proud of our commitment to equal opportunity.  We do not discriminate on the basis of a person's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, gender, or age, in any aspect of our appointment process. Application demographic statistics let the City of Ann Arbor know what shortcomings might exist in efforts to engage the community and recruit residents to participate in government.

Acknowledgement

Question applies to Zoning Board of Appeals

Please Agree with the Following Statement *

To be on the Zoning Boards of Appeals you must be eligible to vote in Ann Arbor.

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