City Boards / Committees

Greenacres has several volunteer boards that provide a valuable service to the operations of the City.  Residents who are interested in serving their community through volunteer service are encouraged to complete a Board Application.

BUILDING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS:  Seven (7) member quasi-judicial board, with two (2) alternates; hears appeals concerning the Chief Building Official’s interpretations of technical Building Codes of the City; meets on an as needed basis.

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD:  Five (5) member board that hears City employee grievances; meets only when a City employee requests a hearing before the board.

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD:   Seven (7) member quasi-judicial board, with two (2) alternates; board reviews “findings of fact” and orders fines for code violations; meets on a monthly basis as determined by the Board.

PLANNING COMMISSION:  Seven (7) member advisory commission with two (2) alternates that review all applications for developing property within the City to assure compliance with the Zoning Code; meets two (2) times per month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month on a regular basis, if there is Planning Commission business.

RETIREMENT PLAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS/ FIREFIGHTERS:  Five (5) member Board of Trustees, two (2) members appointed by City Council; two (2) members elected by the employees of the Department of Public Safety; and one (1) member selected by the four (4) members of the Board of Trustees; oversees the Retirement Plan for officers and firefighters of the Department of Public Safety; meets on a quarterly basis.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE:  Seven (7) members including one (1) Council member liaison as Chair.  Committee reviews all Scholarship Applications; interviews all applicants; and makes recommendations for award winners to the City Council.  Committee only meets the month of April or May.

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS:  Seven (7) member quasi-judicial board that hears petitions for any and all variations of the Zoning Code of the City; meets on an “as needed” basis when an appeal is filed with the City.