Request for Appointment to Boards & Commission Application

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Date continuous residency established in the City of Oak Park (2 yrs. min.):
Please list your qualifications as to why you feel you are qualified
to serve on the particular Board, Commission or Committee to which you are applying:
Please select up to 3 boards that you're interested in joining in order of preference
(1=1st preference, 2=2nd, 3=3rd):
ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION
Meets 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM
Promotes community interest in, and awareness of, the fine and performing arts by procuring funds and sponsoring art exhibits, theatrical and musical performances and other cultural activities.
BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM
Advisory to City Council and Department of Public Works on matters of aesthetics and cleanliness in the City and conducts the Annual Clean-up Fix-up Campaign.
BOARD OF CANVASSERS
Meets after each City Election; Certifies local elections and vote counts.
BOARD OF REVIEW
Meets annually in March – 1st Session on 2nd Monday and 2nd Session on 4th Monday.
Hears appeals on property assessments.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Meets quarterly - 4th Monday at 3:30 PM; Administers Retirement System.
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
Meetings are held on request
Hears appeals on the enforcement of the construction codes of the Building Division of the Department of Technical and Planning Services.
CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Meets quarterly on 3rd Thursday at 7:00 PM
Monitors the relationship between the franchisee and the City as it impacts cable service to our residents. Members must subscribe to cable television.
COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Meetings are held on odd years; Determines the salaries of Mayor and City Council.
DOWNSPOUT BOARD OF APPEALS
Meetings held on request; Reviews necessity for exceptions to law requiring disconnection of downspouts.
ELECTION COMMISSION
Meetings are held on request; Assists City Clerk during elections
EMERGENCY SERVICES COUNCIL
Meets 2nd Monday of each month, except July and August, at 7:15 PM
Advisory to City Council and Public Safety on matters relating to emergency management and natural disasters.
ETHNIC ADVISORY COMMISSION
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM
Mission is to recognize, maintain, communicate and celebrate the cultural richness of our community.
INDEPENDENCE DAY COMMISSION
Meets at 7:00 PM on the first Wednesday of each month from February through June and once in September, unless otherwise designated.
LIBRARY AUTHORITY
Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 PM; Advisory to City Council on zoning/planning requests.
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM
Advisory to City Council and Recreation Department on recreational programming.
RECYCLING & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Meets 6 times a year on 3rd Thursday of the month: February, April, June, August, October and December.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Meets 4th Tuesday of each Month at 7:30 PM
Hears variance appeals and requests from the strict enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance.
You are invited to attend meetings of any of the Boards, Committees or Commissions in which you may be interested.


City of Oak Park
13600 Oak Park Boulevard
Oak Park, MI 48237

248-691-7400

Page One:

  • Arts and Cultural Commission
  • Beautification Advisory Commission
  • Board of Review
  • Board of Trustees Employees Retirement System
  • Building Board of Appeals
  • Cable Television Advisory Commission
  • City Board of Canvassers
  • Compensation Commission
  • Down Spout Board of Appeals
  • Economic Development Corporation
  • Election Commission
  • Emergency Services Council

Page Two:

  • Energy Conservation Advisory Committee
  • Ethnic Advisory Commission

Page Three:

  • Independence Day Commission
  • Library Advisory Board
  • Municipal Building Authority
  • Personnel Board
  • Planning Commission
  • Recreation Advisory Board
  • Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
  • Sports Commission
  • Zoning Board of Appeals