City Accepting Applications to Serve on City’s Boards and Commissions

Bloomington, Ind.–The City of Bloomington is accepting applications from community members who would like to serve on one of the following City boards or commissions:

 

BIDAC (Bloomington Industrial Development Advisory Commission)

Seat(s) available: 1

Appointed by: Mayor John Hamilton 

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=7.

 

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission

Seat(s) available: 1

Appointed by: Bloomington Common Council

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=6.

 

Bloomington Arts Commission

Seat(s) available: 1

Appointed by: Bloomington Common Council

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=5.

 

Board of Zoning Appeals

Seat(s) available: 1

Appointed by: Mayor John Hamilton

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=4.

 

Commission on Aging

Seat(s) available: 2 (Available February 1)

Appointed by: Mayor John Hamilton

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=36.

 

Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs

Seat(s) available: 3

Appointed by: Mayor John Hamilton (2, 1 avail Feb 1) and Bloomington Common Council (1)

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=15.

 

Commission on Sustainability

Seat(s) available: 1

Appointed by: Mayor John Hamilton

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=29.

 

Commission on the Status of Black Males

Seat(s) available: 2

Appointed by: Mayor John Hamilton

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=12.

 

Community Advisory on Public Safety Commission

Seat(s) available: 4

Appointed by: Bloomington Common Council

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=73.

 

Commission on the Status of Children and Youth

Seat(s) available: 3

Appointed by: Mayor John Hamilton (1 avail Feb 1)

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=38.

 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Commission

Seat(s) available: 1

Appointed by: Bloomington Common Council

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=21.

 

Environmental Commission

Seat(s) available: 1

Appointed by: Bloomington Common Council 

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=14.

 

Environmental Resources Advisory Council 

Seat(s) available: 1

Appointed by: Bloomington Common Council 

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=61.

 

Historic Preservation Commission

Seat(s) available: 3

Appointed by: Bloomington Common Council

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=35.

 

Housing Authority Board

Seat(s) available: 1

Appointed by: Mayor John Hamilton (Available February 1)

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=17.

 

Parking Commission

Seat(s) available: 1 

Appointed by: Bloomington Common Council

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=56.

 

Redevelopment Commission

Seat(s) available: 2

Appointed by: Bloomington Common Council

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=28.

 

Traffic Commission

Seat(s) available: 1

Appointed by: Bloomington Common Council

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=31.

 

Urban Enterprise Association

Seat(s) available: 3

Appointed by: Mayor John Hamilton (2) and Bloomington Common Council (1)

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=33.

 

Utilities Service Board 

Seat(s) available: 2

Appointed by: Mayor John Hamilton (1) and Bloomington Common Council (1)

For more information, visit bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=9.

 

More information about each board and commission, including mission statements, membership requirements, current membership listings, and term lengths, is available at the links listed above.

 

The application is available at bloomington.in.gov/onboard/applicants/apply. After applying, members must be appointed to each board or commission by the Bloomington Common Council or Mayor John Hamilton. Please note: city residency is required for membership on most but not all of the boards and commissions.    

 

Prospective applicants are urged to attend a meeting of the board or commission of their choosing before applying. Meeting schedules for each body may be accessed by clicking on the links above. All meetings of the City’s boards and commissions are open to the public. 

 

Notice is given pursuant to Bloomington Municipal Code 2.02.020.

 

About Boards and Commissions

There are currently more than 45 boards and commissions that advise the mayor and city council on a vast array of issues. In addition to their advisory function, these bodies may work cooperatively with City departments to contribute to policy, approve resolutions, and fund projects, among other responsibilities. Learn more about all of the different boards and commissions at bloomington.in.gov/boards.