Boards & Commissions
The City's boards and commissions play a critical role in public policy development, implementation and review for the City Council. These groups serve an important function in molding decisions for our community, acting as the voice of the residents and providing stewardship of the City's assets. All meetings are open to the public, and citizens are encouraged to attend and participate.
Membership on each board or commission requires varying qualifications. Most members must be residents of the City of Farmers Branch, registered voters with no outstanding debt or liens owed to the City, and must be able to pass a criminal background check. The members of the Boards and Commissions are appointed by the City Council.
You may apply during the annual recruitment period, which begins in March and ends in May every year, or as vacancies occur. Some boards have term limits; most terms expire on June 30 each year.
Required Training
To become an official board member, you must complete the following after appointments are declared:
- Statement & Oath of Office
- Ethics & Anti-Harassment Annual Training
- Open Meetings Act Training*
- Public Information Act Training*
*If you have been reappointed, you only need to complete this training once.