B&C Info Sheet
The City Of Boulder
2012Boards & Commissions
The Boards and Commissions:
The City of Boulder has twentyboards and commissions, each with specific responsibilities as detailed in the
Boulder City Charter and/or the Boulder Revised Code. Each board and commission works with and advises
City departmentsandCity Council on related issues. Individuals and groups may present issues to any of the
advisory boards or commissions, as each provides opportunities for public comment atmeetings. Becoming a
member ofa board or commission is an excellent way to become active in the decision-making process of city
government and offers citizens an opportunity to provide expertise in areas of individual interest. All positions
are voluntary and vary in their length of terms and time commitments. The City strives to appoint citizens of
diverse ethnic, social, cultural and economic backgrounds to boards and commissions.
Who is eligible to apply to a Board or Commission?
Applicantsmust be 18 years of age, a registered voterandreside within the City of Boulderlimits. There are a
few exceptions and several boards have specific requirements. Please consult the web site for descriptions of
these boards to see if you are eligible. It is also important to note that an individual’s eligibility for any city board
or commission may vary depending on the vacancy available at the time. For example, if the only male member
of a board or commission resigns,in order to meet the requirement that both sexesare representedon all city
boards, the vacant position would be open to men only. (Please see the Boulder Revised Code for more
information.)
How do I apply?
If you are eligible and wish to apply, you willneed to complete an online applicationand answer the
questionnaires for each board or commissionfor which you would like to be considered. The application is
available online on the City’s web page at http://www.bouldercolorado.gov. Applications must be submitted to
the Boulder City CouncilOffice by 5 PM on February 16. Lateapplications will not be accepted. We
recommend that you try to attend a board meeting prior to the March interview. Group interviews will be held in
March on the 8, 13, and 15. No make-up interviews will be scheduled.
Can I Apply For More Than One Board or Commission?
You may apply for up to three boards. We encourage qualified candidates to apply for more than one board or
commission; however, you can only be appointed to one.
How Do I Know If I Was Appointed to a Board or Commission?
Appointments will be made at the March 20, 2012City Council meeting. Once the City Council has voted and
adopted the appointments, each applicant will receive a letter notifying her or himof their appointment status.
What Happens If I Am Not Appointed?
Your application will be kept on file in the City Manager’s Office for one year, and you will be considered for any
interim vacancies that arise throughout the year. If a vacancy occurs, you will be contacted and asked if you
wish to have your application considered for the new vacancy. Do not be discouraged if you are not selected to
serve on a board at this time. Many current board members will tell you that they applied several times before
being appointed.
Additional Information:
For additional information regarding the appointment process of Boards and Commissions, contact
Dianne Marshall, Office of the City Council, City of Boulder, 303-441-3002.