Boards and Committees

Boards and Commission appointments

Typically made in September by vote of the City Council with terms beginning October 1st.
Each term shall be for two years unless the member is appointed to fill an unexpired term to fill a vacancy.
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All meetings are open to the public and are typically held in the City Council chambers at City Hall.

Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)

An advisory body appointed by the City Council consisting of 5 regular members and 2 alternate members
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The Commission’s meetings are held, as necessary, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday’s of each month.
The Community Services Manager serves as the staff liaison to the Commission.
Duties
- The Planning and Zoning Commission makes recommendations to Council regarding:
  - Residential and non-residential development issues, such as zoning, platting, site plan approvals, amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and land use.
  - From time to time, Commissioners are asked to participate in other special committees.
If a member has a conflict of interest in review or recommendation of any item, he or she shall remove themselves and refrain from voting only on the item for which a conflict exists.

Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)

ZBA meetings are held the first Thursday of each month or as needed.
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Duties of the ZBA

To make special exceptions to the terms of the zoning ordinance that is consistent with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance, with any applicable rules contained in the ordinances.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

This is an Advisory Board to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Board members are appointed by City Council
Meetings are held the third Monday of every month.
Functions of the Park Board:
- Make a continuous study and inspection of the Parks system
- Follow a Master Plan for park property, structures, facilities, athletic areas or other improvements on city-owned parks
- Record the adoption of standards on areas, programs and financial support
- Recommend to the City Council, rules and regulations governing the use of facilities
- Advise the City staff of recommendations and reasons therefore
- Perform such other duties as the City Council may prescribe by ordinance.

Board of Ethics

This Board is a five-member Committee appointed by the City Council.
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Duties

The Board adopts rules of conduct and a Code of Ethics for city officials, employees and volunteers of the City in their pursuit of the public interest and the promotion of ethical awareness.
The Board is charged with reviewing possible ethics violations per the adopted Ordinance and giving reference to the City Council with appropriate recommended actions.

Highland Village Media Communications Committee

The Media Communications Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the City Manager and Public Affairs Manager with respect to all areas of media communications.
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Highland Village Television Channel (HVTV)
Community Newsletter
Highland Village website

The activities of the committee may include:
- Reviewing and commenting on HVTV programming
- Policies related to the publication of the newsletter
- Policies concerning the establishment and maintenance of a City website
The Committee members will provide assistance as requested in all aspects of media communications in order to ensure that the citizens of Highland Village are represented concerning significant decisions affecting the community.
The Committee currently meets on the first Monday of each month.

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