The Waxahachie City Council encourages all citizens to consider becoming actively involved in City government by serving on a City Board or Commission.  Board and Commission applications are accepted at any time throughout the year; however applications must be submitted by Friday, June 26, 2009 for current year consideration.

Appointments are made by City Council in August/September each year.  The effective term begins October 1 for all new and re-appointed Board and Commission members.

Applicants must:

• Reside within the Waxahachie City limits (except for Airport Board)

• Be willing to attend the regularly scheduled meetings of the Board and Commission

• Complete an official Board and Commission Candidate Application form (click for Application form)

For more information, contact Lori Saunders, City Secretary,
at 972-937-7330, ext. 141, or lsaunders@waxahachie.com.

Planning & Zoning Commission

• 7 members; two-year staggered terms

• Meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 4:30 p.m.

• Reviews and considers submitted site plans and plats; makes recommendations to City Council on Zoning Ordinance amendments, Comprehensive Plan amendments, Specific Use Permits and rezoning request

Park Board

• 6 members; three-year staggered terms

• Meetings: 1st Thursday every other month at 3:00 p.m.

• Advises the City Council in its development and beautification of any of the parks under the jurisdiction of the city

City Cemetery Board

• 5 members; two-year staggered terms

• Meetings: 1st Thursday every other month at 1:00 p.m.

• Advises the City Council on all matters concerning the City Cemetery

Zoning Board of Adjustments

• 5 members and 2 alternates; two-year staggered terms

• Meetings: as needed

• Serves as an appeal body for individuals seeking variances to the Zoning Ordinance or to a decision made by an administrative official enforcing the ordinance

Waxahachie Community Development Corporation

• 7 members and 3 Ex-Officio members; two-year staggered terms

• Meetings:  2nd Tuesday of every month at 4:00 p.m.

• Identifies and funds the Civic Center and Sports Complex projects to maintain and enhance the quality of life in Waxahachie

Ellis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1

• 6 members; two-year staggered terms

• Meetings: As needed

• Oversees policies and projects of the Water District

Waxahachie Housing Authority

• 7 members; two-year staggered terms

• Meetings: As needed

• Responsible for operating public housing projects in compliance with the ACC and applicable regulations and procedural requirements.

Midlothian/Waxahachie Airport Board

• 4 members; three-year staggered terms

• Meetings: 1st Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

• Acts on behalf of the City in the performance of its governmental functions and responsibilities to operate, plan, maintain, develop, finance, promote and market Mid-Way Regional Airport

Electrical Advisory Board

• 7 members; two-year staggered terms

• Meetings:  As needed

• Consider approval, denial, and/or appeals of the Electrical Code

Building Standards Commission

• 10 members; two-year staggered terms

• Meetings: As needed

• Establish minimum standards applicable to residential and nonresidential structures

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1

• 6 members: two-year staggered terms

• Meetings: As needed

• Monitors and collects tax monies to fund redevelopment of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone which includes the Waxahachie Downtown area

Heritage Preservation Commission

• 7 members; two-year staggered terms

• Meetings:  2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

• Assists in the preservation of historic Waxahachie through programs and projects that increase public awareness of the value of historic, cultural, and architectural preservation

Waxahachie Rodeo Grounds

• 7 members; 1-year staggered terms

• City Council elects two of the members

• Meetings:  As needed

• Controls the operations and activities of the Rodeo Grounds on Howard Road

Investment Advisory Committee

• 7 members; two-year staggered terms

• Meetings:  Quarterly

• Review investments

Civil Service Commission

• 3 members; three-year staggered terms

• Meetings:  As needed

• Secure fire and police departments composed of capable personnel who are free from political influence and who have permanent employment tenure as public servants

Waxahachie Industrial Development Authority

• 4 members; two-year staggered terms

• Meeting: As needed

• Monitors tax exempt bonds for companies in the City

Senior Center Advisory Committee

• 7 members; two-year

• Meeting: As needed

• Provide direction as it pertains to the policies and programs of the Senior Center