Three commissions, three committees and one board serve the City Council in an advisory capacity.  Members are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, generally for two year terms.  Specific policies governing each of these bodies have been adopted over the years by the City Council.  These policies include matters such as eligibility for membership, the purpose of the commission/committee, term of office, conduct of meetings, and more.  Each commission and committee is separately described below.Please click on each link for more details.