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Boards & Commissions
The City of Cedar Hill appreciates the volunteer spirit of its citizens and serving on a board or commission is a great way to get more involved with your community.
Thank you to all those who expressed an interest in serving on a City board or commission by submitting an application! Please note the application acceptance period has ended. Any application received after 5pm on June 14, 2019 will not be accepted.
The City Secretary's Office is in the process of contacting new applicants to schedule an interview with the City Council. Due to the large number of applicants, the interviews will occur over two nights: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 and Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Please note all new appointees are required to attend a 2 part training and orientation session on the following dates and times:
- Session 1- Thursday, August 8, 2019
- Session 2 -Thursday, August 15, 2019
If you have any questions, please contact the City Secretary's Office at 972-291-5100 Ext. 1011.
Application Process
The City Council appoints board members on annual basis. Board members serve in an advisory capacity and/or in carrying out functions required by local and state law. Most appointments are two year terms. Click here to find out more about the duties and responsibilities of the various City boards.
Due to the June 8, 2019 Run-Off Election, the application acceptance period has been extended to Friday, June 14, 2019 at 5pm. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The City Council will conduct brief interviews of all new applicants at a special called meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 AND Wednesday, July 17, 2019, start time for both meetings will be 6pm.
To apply, please complete the online application. Applications are also available in the Office of the City Secretary, 4th floor, Government Center, 285 Uptown Boulevard, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.
New Board Member Orientation
All newly appointed board members are required to attend a 2 part training and orientation session on the following dates and times:
- Session 1- Thursday, August 8, 2019
- Session 2 -Thursday, August 15, 2019
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the City Secretary's Office at 972-291-5100 Ext. 1011.
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Beautification, Environment, Sustainability Board
The BES Board develop comprehensive strategies to enhance beautification and for ongoing comprehensive clean up and makes recommendations on new and future initiatives to incorporate into the City's Sustainability Action Plan.
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Building Appeals & Advisory Board
This 9-member board has jurisdiction over appeals regarding building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes. The Building Appeals and Advisory Board also acts as the Sign Appeals Board, hearing sign variances, and making recommendations to the City Council.
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Capital Impact Fee Advisory Committee
The Capital Impact Fee Advisory Committee advises and assists the city in adopting and updating land use assumptions, capital improvements plans, and impact fees.
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Cedar Hill Community Development Corporation
The 7-member board administers the half-cent community development sales tax, sets fund use policies, and programs.
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Cedar Hill Economic Development Corporation
The board, consisting of 5 voting members and 5 ex-officio members, administers the 3/8-cent Economic Development Sales Tax. This board sets Economic Development policies and administers certain incentive programs.
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Historic Downtown Advisory Board
This 9-member advisory board is responsible for organizing and maintaining a community effort to revitalize Cedar Hill's historic downtown.
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Neighborhood Advisory Board
The 9-member board is advisory to Neighborhood Services and the City Council concerning matters involving neighborhoods and community affairs. The board assists Neighborhood Services in the creation, development, and implementation of programs designed to encourage, support, and strengthen neighborhoods. The board also provides communication between neighborhoods and city administration and serves as advocates for issues that impact and benefit the community at large.
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Parks & Recreation Board
The 9-member board works with the Parks and Recreation staff on matters relating to the department.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is a board that is appointed by the City Council to serve in an advisory role regarding land use and land development issues.The commission is made up of 7 Cedar Hill citizens who are appointed to 2-year, staggered terms. The commission’s charge is to advise and recommend to the City Council issues regarding the city’s master plan for development, zoning changes, platting, and site plan approval.
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Tourism Advisory Board
The Tourism Advisory Board is responsible for appraising the city’s tourism initiatives, supporting Cedar Hill's brand, and making recommendations to the City Council of activities, programs and sponsorship opportunities to increase visitations and provide captivating visitor experiences.
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Tri-City Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
The 10-member committee is advisory to the city councils of the cities of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and Duncanville on matters relating to the Tri-City Animal Shelter.
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Zoning Board of Adjustments
This 5-member quasi-judicial board reviews requests for variances, administrative appeals, and special exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance.
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Zula B. Wylie Library Board
The 9-member board is advisory to the City Council regarding present and future needs of the library as well as its policies.
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Member Training
This page has links to Open Meetings training, Roberts Rules of Order and other information useful to Boards and Commissions members