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 July 31st 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

For more information, contact the City Secretary Lori Saunders
Telephone: 972-937-7330, ext. 141      E-mail: lsaunders@waxahachie.com

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Planning & Zoning Commission

·         7 members; two-year staggered terms

·         Meetings: 2^nd and 4^th 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: 1^st 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: 1^st Thursday every other month at 8:30 a.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 an administrative official enforcing the ordinance

Waxahachie Community Development Corporation

·         7 members and 4 Ex-Officio members; two-year staggered terms

·         Meetings:  2^nd 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: 1^st 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:  2^nd 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 Board

·         7 members; 3-year staggered terms

·         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 staggered terms

·         Meeting:  As needed

·         Provide direction as it pertains to the policies and

programs of the Senior Center