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.
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
The City Commission is seeking applications for the Great Falls Planning Advisory Board. The Board currently has two members with terms set to expire and one member resigning on December 31, 2025. 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 Planning and Community Development (PCD) Director, Brock Cherry at 406-455-8530 or Deputy PCD Director, Lonnie Hill at 406-455-8432.
One appointee will serve the remainder of a three-year term through December 31, 2026; the other two appointees will serve three-year terms through December 31, 2028. The two Board members are eligible and may be considered for reappointment. Application deadline is Friday October 17, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
POLICE COMMISSION
The City Commission is seeking applications for one citizen to serve on the Police Commission for the remainder of 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. Applications are being reviewed.
GREAT FALLS HOUSING BOARD
Great Falls Housing Board consists of seven commissioners appointed by the City Commission; 2 tenant members and 5 non-tenant members. The board sets policy for operation and management of public housing properties, HUD-Section 8 programs, and other affordable housing programs. The Housing Authority provides safe, decent, sanitary, and affordable housing for the community’s low income residents. The current opening is for a tenant member for the remainder of a two-year term through June 30, 2026. Applicants for this vacancy must be a resident of the Great Falls Housing Authority properties. For more information, contact Carolyn Burg at 406-453-4311. Applications are being reviewed.
PARKING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Parking Advisory Commission consists of five members, appointed by the City Commission, and an ex-officio member appointed by the Business Improvement District. The Commission advises the City Commission, City Manager, and Planning & Community Development staff on matters related to parking issues within the Downtown Parking District. Experience or interest in the Great Falls Central Business District is helpful but not necessary. Applicants must reside within the City of Great Falls. The opening is to fill a three-year term through April 30, 2028. For more information, contact Brock Cherry at 406-455-8530. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
Tourism Business Improvement District Board consists of five to seven trustees which oversees the functions, operations, management and administration as necessary to carry out the purposes and objectives of the Tourism Business Improvement District. Trustees must be an owner within the District or their assignee. The board meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the University of Providence, McLaughlin Center, 1415 20th Street South, Providence Forum. Meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. The opening is to fill a four-year term through June 30, 2029. For more information, contract Rebecca Engum at 406-761-4436. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Applications 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.
