Board/Commission Application

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Community members interested in serving their community through active civic engagement are encouraged to apply for current vacancies on several advisory boards and commissions.

Board & Commission Handbook

The City of East Lansing Board & Commission Handbook (PDF) was developed to outline the role and responsibilities of board and commission members, parliamentary procedure, media relations, role of a chairperson, relationship with City staff and other related information.

Seeking Applicants

• Descriptions of board and commissions are available by visiting the Board/Commission links below. The Board & Commission Online Application can be used to apply to more than one board or commission.
• Please identify the name of each board or commission you are applying for at the top of the application in the appropriate space.
• Applications received will be kept on file for consideration for any vacancies that may occur.
• If you have any questions, please contact Tammy Verchereau at (517) 319-6869.

List of Board and Commissions:

• Arts Commission 
  
• Art Selection Panel
• Board of Review
• Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Building Authority
• Building Board of Appeals
• Census 2020 Complete Count Committee
• Commission on the Environment
• Downtown Development Authority
• Downtown Management Board
• Economic Development Corporation
• EL - Meridian Water/Sewer Authority Board
• Historic District Commission
• Housing Commission
• Human Rights Commission
• Income Tax Board of Review
• Independent Police Oversight Commission
• Library Board of Trustees
• Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority
• Officers Compensation Commission
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
• Planning Commission
  
• Seniors' Commission
• Transportation Commission
• University Student Commission
• Zoning Board of Appeals