City Clerk

Boards & Commissions

Positions on 18 City Boards and Commissions were filled at the March 2, 2010 City Council meeting. Sometimes openings occur when commissioners move or are unable finish their term. Announcements will be made when openings occur.

Descriptions of all City Boards and Commissions
Criteria for Appointment (click here for printable PDF)
Application for Appointment (printable PDF or electronic)

For more information and a list of current members, click on the titles of the boards and commissions shown below:

Ames International Partner Cities Association, Inc.
ASSET (Analysis of Social Services Evaluation Team)
Board of Review
Building Code Board of Appeals
Civil Service Commission
Commission on the Arts (COTA, performing arts)
Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals
Electric Utility Operations Review and Advisory Board (EUORAB)
Historic Preservation Commission
Human Relations Commission
Human Relations Hearing Officers
Human Relations Investigative Officers
Library Board of Trustees
Parks and Recreation Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission
Plumbing and Mechanical Board
Project Share Committee
Property Maintenance Appeals Board
Public Art Commission (works of art)
Student Affairs Commission
Transit Agency Board of Trustees
Zoning Board of Adjustment