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Boards and Commissions

The City is committed to conducting public meetings of the City in a manner that is fair, transparent, and efficient. City boards and commissions may choose to conduct meetings via Zoom until further notice.


If you wish to observe the meeting proceedings, you may do so by accessing Live Video Stream or on the City's YouTube Channel.


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The City of Lawrence has a number of boards and commissions.  Click the board or commission name for additional information, including members, meeting dates, vacancies, etc.


Resolution No. 7224 (PDF), adopted September 19, 2017, establishes the City of Lawrence policy relating to advisory boards and commissions of the City of Lawrence.

Resolution No. 7346 (PDF), adopted March 16, 2021, adopts an ethics policy for members of the governing board, appointed officials, and employees of the City of Lawrence and repeals Resolution No. 7269.


2024 City Commissioner Board Assignments and Designations (PDF)


Click here to view current/upcoming vacancies or to volunteer for a board.


 

Advisory Boards and Committees

Provides advice and recommendations to the City Commission on various community issues.
 
Technical Appeal Boards
Appeal boards for technical professions, zoning, and sign issues. Also reviews technical city codes and ordinances and makes recommendations to the City Commission for changes.
 
Commissions
Develops policies and reviews projects for compliance with policies, city code, and city ordinances. Studies related issues, implements programs as assigned, and makes recommendations to the City Commission.
 
Steering Committees/Task Forces
These Steering Committees/Task Forces represent Committees that have been established in order to provide guidance on a specific topic or issue.
 
Component Unit Governing Boards
These Governing Boards are Boards of agencies which are reported as component units on the City’s financial statements.
 
Joint City/County Boards
These are boards which have been jointly created by the City and County. Both entities make appointments to these boards.
 
Boards with City Appointees
These are boards to which the City makes appointments.