Boards & Commissions

Citizen Participation is Important in Portage

The City of Portage is a diverse and growing place, and citizens from all walks of life reside here and contribute to the dynamics of the community. Because of the diverse nature of challenges facing the city, the Portage City Council relies on the participation of the community to serve as volunteers on citizen advisory boards and commissions. Portage citizens interested in becoming members of an advisory board or commission must be registered voters of the City of Portage to be eligible for appointment by City Council. Candidates are interviewed and selected by City Council.

For consideration, interested candidates should review the following board and commission opportunities and apply online below.

Board of Review - Deals with property assessment appeals. Meets several times during March to hear appeals.

Construction Board of Appeals - Hears Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Code appeals. Meets when called.

Economic Development Corp/Tax Increment Finance Authority/and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Reviews economic development initiatives and encourages industrial and commercial growth and expansion. Meets when called.

Environmental Board - Recommends strategies and policies on preserving the environment and protecting the groundwater supply. Meets monthly.

Historic District Commission - Reviews proposed exterior changes to homes within the Portage Historic District. Meets monthly.

Human Services Board - Recommends expenditures for human services program, studies transportation needs and recommends public transportation plan. Meets monthly.

Local Development Finance Authority - To create and implement a Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan. Meets when called.

Park Board - Promotes recreation programs and recommends planning and operating policies for city parks. Meets monthly.

Planning Commission - Reviews site plans, preliminary plat applications and zoning changes, and recommends a 10-year Capital Improvement Program. Adopts the city Comprehensive Plan and amendments. Meets twice monthly.

Senior Citizens Advisory Board - Conducts fund raising, recommends programs, activities and policies for the operation of the Portage Senior Center. Meets monthly.

Zoning Board of Appeals - Hears appeals of zoning regulations and may authorize a variance or exception from the Zoning Ordinance. Meets monthly.

Apply Online

Name
Date
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Telephone
Alternate Telephone
Email Address:
Education
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I would like to be considered and could devote sufficient time to serve on the following Boards(s), in order of preference:

Please indicate experience and/or qualifications that would help make you an effective member of each board for which you have applied.

Volunteer Experiences

I understand that appointment to a City of Portage Board or Commission requires attendance at all board meetings. Members with three unexcused absences will be referred to the City Council for review and possible dismissal.

Applicant's Signature

September 9, 2010