Boards & Commissions All

Active Adult Center Advisory Board

To serve in an advisory capacity regarding the needs, interests and concerns of senior citizens.

Arts Board

To advise the City Council of the needs of the artistic and cultural community, actively encourage programs for the cultural enrichment of the community, including, but not limited to, exhibitions, displays, performances, events, instruction, and other projects. Also, engage community members and local businesses to build a flourishing and vibrant art and cultural environment.

Board of Review

View a listing of the current board members and learn about the responsibilities of the board.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority assists property owners and businesses redevelop sites that have environmental contamination.

Charter Amendment Committee

This committee serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council by reviewing the Charter and Code of Ordinances and submitting its recommendations.

City School Liaison Committee

The City School Liaison Committee acts as Liaison Committee between the City and the school districts.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission acts, in accordance with Act 78 of Public Acts of 1935, to provide a system for examination and investigation to the merit, efficiency and fitness for appointment, employment and promotion of all sworn fire and police officers.

Community Development Block Grant Review Committee

This committee acts in advisory capacity for Federal Community Development Block Grant funds and to review special requests for exceptions to the established loans and/or grants programs.

Construction Board of Appeals

The Construction Board of Appeals hears, and acts upon, all appeals under the Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fire Prevention Codes of the City of Madison Heights.

Crime Commission

The Crime Commission works to study the crime situation in the City, to make recommendations for its prevention and elimination and to develop citizen cooperation in law enforcement. Each member must be a registered voter of the City.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority works to halt and eliminate property value deterioration, increase property tax values, and promote economic growth within this business district of the City.

Elected Officials Compensation Commission

This commission works to review the salaries of the Mayor and Council and issue salary orders based on State law.

Environmental Citizens Committee

The purpose if this committee is to advise and assist the City on environmental programs, educate and encourage citizen participation in programs to improve the environment and coordinate programs and projects referred by the City Council.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission works to collect and preserve historical material relating to the history of the City and surrounding area.

Human Relations & Equity Commission

This commission works to create greater cohesion in our community by promoting mutual respect, dignity and open communication among all people.

Information Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC)

To serve as a forum for the sharing of ideas, trends, and perspectives in IT and their municipal applications and provide Council and staff with feedback on such issues.

Library Advisory Board

Purpose is to act as an Advisory Board to study and make recommendations for short and long term improvement to the City’s Library System

Oakland County Committees

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages community involvement and serving on an Oakland County board, committee or commission is one way for citizens to participate in county government.

OPEB - General Employees

To serve as Trustees of the General Employees Retiree Health Care Benefits Trust and investment fiduciary to the assets of the trust.

OPEB - Police & Fire

To serve as Trustees of the General Employees Retiree Health Care Benefits Trust and investment fiduciary to the assets of the trust.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

To promote an outstanding recreational programs for the citizens in the City.

Planning Commission

To make recommendations to the City Council regarding rezoning requests, zoning ordinance text amendments, easement / right of way vacations, and subdivision approvals.

Police & Fire Retirement Board

To provide for the establishment, maintenance and administration of a pension and retirement system for the sworn Police and Fire personnel.

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

To hear, review and decide variance requests, decision appeals or ordinance interpretations from any person, firm or corporation regarding the Zoning Ordinance.

Youth Council