Boards and Commissions

BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES

Volunteers needed to fill role on Housing Commission

The city of Northville is accepting applications for qualified volunteers interested in serving on the Housing Commission.

The application is available on the city website. To be considered, applications must be submitted by March 10th, 2023. After that deadline, the City Clerk will contact applicants to schedule interviews with the Board and Commission Selection Committee, comprised of Mayor Brian Turnbull and Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Moroski-Browne. All applications will be kept on file for future consideration.

The Housing Commission sets policy and provides guidance for the management of Allen Terrace, an apartment community for independent senior citizens 62 years and older. Applicants must be a city resident (at least two years) and registered to vote in the city of Northville. The Commission meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at Allen Terrace. For more information about the Housing Commission, view the city website or contact Jolyn Gismonde, housing director.

Applying for a board or commission

Those interested in being considered for an appointment to a city board or commission are invited to complete an application.  The application is automatically emailed to the Clerk's office and will remain on file for two years.  After that time,  if you have not been appointed and are still interested in serving in a volunteer role on a board or commission, you must submit a new application.  Applicants are encouraged to review the Board and Commission Guidelines before submitting the application.

If you are currently serving on a board or commission and wish to be considered for reappointment at the end of your term, complete the Reappointment Application.  All reappointment applicants will be interviewed by the Board and Commission Selection Committee.    

Boards and Commission Application
Boards and Commission Reappointment Application
Board and Commission Guidelines 

Appointment process

When terms expire and/or upon notification of a board or commission resignation, openings for the position are advertised in City News, and on the city website and social media. If you are not a current member of that board/commission, complete the Board and Commission Application. If you are a current member and your term is set to expire, complete the Reappointment Application.  

The Clerk's Office will contact all applicants to confirm whether they are still interested in serving, and to schedule their interview with the Board and Commission Selection Committee. 

The Board and Commission Selection Committee, comprised of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, interviews applicants at an open meeting and makes its appointment recommendation to City Council.  The Committee's appointment recommendation is placed on a future City Council meeting (consent) agenda for formal approval. Board and Commission Selection Committee meeting dates and meeting agendas can be viewed here.

Reappointment

When terms are set to expire, openings for the position are advertised in City News, and on the City website and social media.  All board and commission members whose terms are set to expire must express their interest to continue service and complete the Board and Commission Reappointment Application. 

Reappointments are not automatic. Reappointment applicants and new applicants will interview with the Board and Commission Selection Committee at an open meeting.  The committee's appointment recommendation is placed on a future City Council meeting (consent) agenda for formal approval. Board and Commission Selection Committee meeting dates and meeting agendas can be viewed here