The city has over 70 volunteers serving on nine committees or commissions. Each group advises the city council on a variety of issues.

Application schedule

The city is now taking applications for the following groups. Applications are due November 12.

• Bikeways and trails committee
  • One regular member, term is through January 31, 2028
  • One student member
• Economic development commission
  • One regular member, term is through January 31, 2026
  • One regular member, term is through January 31, 2028
• Environmental quality committee- one regular member, term is through January 31, 2027
• Human rights commission
  • One regular member, term is through January 31, 2026
  • One regular member, term is through January 31, 2028
  • One student member (preferably from Irondale High School)
• Planning commission - one regular member, term is through January 31, 2028
• Public safety committee - one regular member, term is through January 31, 2028

Below is the schedule for openings:

• Advertisements for openings: October - November
• Accepts applications: until filled
• Review and/or interviews: December - January
• Appointments made: January
• New terms begin: February 1 

Committees and commissions

• Bikeways and trails
• Economic development authority
• Economic development commission
• Environmental quality
• Human rights
• Parks and recreation
• Planning commission
• Public safety
• Snail Lake improvement district board

Terms

Committee and commission members typically serve a three-year term that runs February 1 - January 31.