Boards and Commissions play a vital role in city government.  Thank you to the many talented and dedicated individuals who volunteer their time to serve on the numerous city boards and commissions.

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Hazel Park Boards and Commissions

Ad Hoc CableVision - Oversees the enforcement of the Cable Ordinance, and monitors the activities of cable service

Board of Canvassers - Audits local election tally

Board of Review - Hears tax assessment appeals

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Redevelopment of former contaminated sites

Charter & Code - Recommends charter review changes

Civil Service - Enforces personnel and disciplinary matters for Police & Fire

Downtown Development Authority - Encourage development and redevelopment of downtown business district

Elected Officials Compensation - Establishes salaries and expenses for all elected officials

Election Commission - Oversees all elections per election law and approves appointments for precinct workers

General Building Authority - Serves as a financial mechanism to acquire and build any municipal facility

Historic Commission - Prepares and keeps historical city inventory

Library Board - Establishes policy for Library operations

Memorial Weekend Committee - Oversees the festival activities

Neighborhood Enrichment - Recommends beautification improvements within the City

Parks and Recreation - Reviews recreational needs of City, projects and facilities

Planning Commission - Prepares comprehensive plan for City; considers changes to zoning ordinance and recommends all plat changes and modifications

Youth Assistance - Strengthens youth and families and reduces incidence of delinquency, abuse and neglect through volunteer involvement.

Zoning Board of Appeals - Review appeals from property owners