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.
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. Application deadline is July 31, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
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.
GREAT FALLS AUDIT COMMITTEE
Audit Committee consists of six members to include the Mayor, a Commissioner, the City Manager, the Fiscal Services Director and two private citizens. The Audit Committee provides assurance that financial disclosures made by management reasonably portray the City’s financial condition. The Committee oversees the external audit coverage, reviews accounting policies and reviews financial statements. Experience or interest in financial information is helpful. The current opening is to fill the remainder of a three-year term through June 30, 2026. Applicants must reside within the City limits. For more information, contact Melissa Kinzler at 406-455-8476. 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.
