Current Board and Commission Openings
Serving on a City board or commission is a great way to become involved in local government. The following City boards and commissions have current openings.
Citizen Interest Forms are available at the City Manager's Office, Civic Center, Room 201, by calling 406-455-8450; or may be downloaded from the Citizen Interest Form Page.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The City Commission is accepting applications for one citizen to serve on the Audit Committee for a three-year term through June 30, 2027.
The Audit Committee was established by the City Commission in October of 1992 and consists of five members to include the Mayor, a Commissioner, the City Manager, the Fiscal Services Director and a private citizen. During the May 17, 2016 City Commission meeting the City Commission approved to increase the number of members on the committee to include an additional private citizen.
The Audit Committee provides assurance that financial disclosures made by management reasonably portray the City’s financial condition, results of operations and plans and long-term commitments. Experience or interest in financial information is helpful. For more information, contact Melissa Kinzler at 406-455-8476. Status: Application period closed 6/20/24, applications are being reviewed and considered by Audit Committee - 6/21/24
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The City Commission is accepting applications for the Business Improvement District Board of Trustees for four-year terms through June 30, 2028. There are currently three members with terms set to expire June 30, 2024.
The Board consists of seven members appointed by the City Commission, serving four-year terms. The Board oversees the functions, operations, management and administration as necessary to carry out the purposes and objectives of the Business Improvement District.
Interested applicants must be owners of property within the boundaries of the Business Improvement District or their personal representative, agent or guardian. Meetings are scheduled on the second Thursday of each month at 9:00 AM. For more information, contact the Business Improvement District at 406-727-5430. Status: Application period closed 6/20/24, applications are being reviewed and considered by BID Board - 6/21/24
GREAT FALLS HOUSING AUTHORITY
The City Commission is seeking applications for citizens to serve on the Great Falls Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. There is two openings for tenant members for two-year terms through June 30, 2026 and one opening for a non-tenant member for a five-year term through June 30, 2029.
The GFHA Board consists of seven commissioners appointed by the City Commission; 2 tenant members and 5 non-tenant members. The tenant applicants must be a resident of the Housing Authority properties, living on the main site, Austin Hall, Sunrise Courts, Yeoman Tynes, Russell, Sand Hills, Holland Court Apartments or be a tenant participating in the GFHA Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Non-resident members should have expertise in the areas of law, architecture, real estate, engineering, finance, clergy or social work.
The Housing Authority provides safe, decent, sanitary, and affordable housing for the community’s low income residents. They also set policy for operation and management of public housing properties, HUD-Section 8 programs, and other affordable housing programs. The Board also serves as the loan committee for the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Board meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at noon, for approximately two hours. For more information, contact Greg Sukut at 406-453-4311. Status: Application period closed June 11, 2024, applications are being reviewed and considered by City Commission during 7/2/24 CC Meeting.
POLICE COMMISSION
The City Commission is seeking applications for one citizen to serve on the Police Commission for a three-year term through June 30, 2027.
The Police Commission consists of three members appointed by the City Commission. Responsibilities and duties of members include reviewing all applicants for police officer positions and hearing disciplinary appeals for the Police Department.
Applicants must have qualifications required by law to hold a municipal office and must reside within the City limits. Knowledge of the judicial system and rules of evidence relating to court hearings is desirable. For more information on the Commission please contact Lieutenant LaBard at 406-455-8556. Status: Application period closed 5/31/24, applications are being reviewed and considered by the Police Commission during their meeting on 6/28/24.
