Boards and Commissions
Arvada's citizen-appointed boards and commissions have been established for the purpose of acquiring and studying information in specific areas and to make recommendations to the City Council on issues within the board’s area of expertise. Some boards are quasi-judicial and have decision-making powers within their areas of expertise and some are advisory boards to both staff and City Council. The City relies heavily on citizen volunteers to study special community issues, provide staff direction, obtain public comment on key projects and take action or offer recommendations to Council on any number of matters. These groups are the community’s voice that influences public policy and decisions that impact the entire City.
Some boards have openings throughout the year, so keep checking this web site for potential recruitment opportunities. We will also publish any vacancies in the Arvada Press, the Arvada Report and on the CIty's KATV Channel 8. We appreciate your willingness to serve!
Please note that the Arvada Council for the Arts and Humanities accepts applications for its membership all year.
Listed below are the descriptions for each of the boards and commissions. If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk's office at 720-898-7550.
Arvada Festivals Commission
Advises and makes recommendations to City Council on future and existing festivals of community wide celebration; sponsors,
Read More ...Arvada Liquor Licensing Authority
The Liquor Licensing Authority Considers new applications and applications for transfer of ownership for liquor licenses.
Read More ...Arvada Park Advisory Committee
Prioritizes and makes recommendations to the City Council on projects for parks, open space and trails; works with the
Read More ...Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (Aura)
The Arvada Urban Renewal Authority is responsible for revitalizing three distinct urban renewal districts - Ralston Fields,
Read More ...Board of Adjustment
Hears all appeals of the zoning ordinance.
Read More ...Board of Adjustment Meeting February 23, 2010
Council Chambers Conference Room
Read More ...Board of Adjustment Meeting February 9, 2010
Council Chambers Conference Room
Read More ...Board of Adjustment Meeting January 12, 2010
Council Chambers Conference Room
Read More ...Board of Adjustment Meeting January 26, 2010
Council Chambers Conference Room
Read More ...Building Code Advisory Board
Determines suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide reasonable interpretation of the building code.
Read More ...City of Arvada Retirement Plan Board
Responsible for overseeing the administration of the City's retirement plan.
Read More ...Council for the Arts and Humanities
Arts Council members advocate for the arts and humanities and for the Arvada Center, and are committed fund raisers and
Read More ...Gold Line Advisory Committee
The Gold Line Advisory Advisory Committee addresses issues related to the Gold Line, a commuter rail corridor due to open in
Read More ...Human Services Advisory Committee
Advises City Council on the allocation of funding from the Human Services funding pool, as well as the funding for public
Read More ...Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Board
Arvada appoints five representatives to the 66 member Board of Directors. The District collects and disposes of wastewater
Read More ...Planning Commission
"The Planning Commission has powers specified by Title 31, Article 23, of the Colorado Revised Statutes. This board is a
Read More ...Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers Conference Room
Read More ...Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee prioritizes transportation improvement projects and recommends possible funding alternatives.
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