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.
Unless otherwise stated, you must be a City resident and a qualified elector in order to participate on a City of Great Falls board or committee.
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.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT/APPEALS
The City Commission is seeking applications for the Board of Adjustment/Appeals for a three-year term beginning October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027. Terms for two current Board members are set to expire at the end of September.
The Board hears and decides appeals regarding zoning, housing, and building codes and ordinances; hears and decides requests for variances from standards set forth in zoning ordinances; and hears and decides all other matters referred to the Board regarding zoning, housing, and building ordinances. This Board also the body to hear and decide appeals when it is specifically identified to do so by Ordinance or Resolution. Members must be residents of the City of Great Falls, and should be qualified by experience or training in construction matters. Candidates with architecture or design backgrounds would be preferable but not required. The Board meets on demand on the first Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Contact Lonnie Hill at 406-455-8432 for more information. Application period has been reopened and deadline to submit has been extended to Friday December 20, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
The City Commission is seeking applications for the Great Falls Planning Advisory Board. The appointees will serve a three-year term beginning January 1, 2025 and run through December 31, 2027. Terms for three board members are set to expire at the end of December. Applicants must reside within the City limits.
The City Planning Advisory Board is a seven-member Board that advises the City Commission on many aspects of Great Falls area growth and development including amendments to the Growth Plan, zoning, land subdivision, annexation, transportation planning, planning roadway improvements, and related general planning issues. The Board meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 3:00 p.m. For more information contact PCD Director, Brock Cherry at 406-455-8530. Application deadline has closed and applications are being reviewed by the Board for recommendation to the City Commission. Next Board meeting is on November 26, 2024.
CITY COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
The City Commission is seeking applications for the City County Board of Health. The Board consists of seven members which oversees the operation and management of the Health Department. The City Commission is responsible for appointing one interested citizen to serve a three-year term from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. The Board meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. For more information on the Board, contact CCHD Health Officer, Abigail Hill at (406) 791-9261. Application deadline has been extended to Friday December 20, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
ETHICS COMMITTEE
The City Commission is seeking applications for the Ethics Committee. Currently, there is one committee member with a term set to expire on December 31, 2024. Members serve three-year terms. The Committee was established ensure that all City officers and employees are performing their duties in compliance with the Code of Ethics provisions of Montana Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 2 and in the Official Code of the City of Great Falls (OCCGF) Title 2, Chapter 21. The Committee consists of 3 members and one Alternate member to serve in case of member unavailability. Members cannot be City employees and as reasonably possible, the members should have experience and or training in Public administration, Governmental operation, Political practices or legal practice. The Committee meets on an as needed basis. For more information on the Committee contact Krista Artis at (406)455-8450. Application deadline has been extended to Friday December 20, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
The City Commission is seeking applications for the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Currently, there are 2 board members with terms that are set to expire on December 31, 2024. The new members will serve three-year terms from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. The Board consists of seven members which advises the City Commission and the City Manager on all matters related to the Park and Recreation programs in the City. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. For more information on the Board, contact Steve Herrig or Sarah Griffin at (406)771-1265. Application deadline has closed and applications are being reviewed by the Board for recommendation to the City Commission. Next Board meeting is scheduled December 9, 2024
MANSFIELD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BOARD
The City Commission is seeking applications for the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Board. Currently, there are 2 board members with terms that are set to expire on December 31, 2024. The new members will serve three-year terms from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. The Board consists of five to seven members and advises the Manager and City Commission on all matters related to the successful operation of the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts and public meeting rooms within the Civic Center. For more information contact Owen Grubenhoff at (406) 455-8510. Application deadline has been extended to Friday December 20, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
