Boards, Committees, Commissions, & Councils

There are more than 50 boards, committees, commissions, and councils that assist citizens in their interaction with government. They are positions attained by either appointment or election, and the majority are volunteer in nature. It is through the assistance of these dedicated citizens that we have citizen representation in the business of government.


Apply for boards, committees, commissions, and councils using our NEW web form! Descriptions of each group are included in the application.


  • You can also download the application and complete it by hand. Mail or return to:
    City Manager's Office, Battle Creek City Hall
    10 N. Division St., Suite 206
    Battle Creek, MI 49014

Boards, Committees, Commissions, & Councils

Graphic of notebook page promoting a vacancy on a city board or committee.

Openings as of Oct. 18, 2023 (list is updated monthly):

Board
Openings
BC Downtown Development AuthorityOne seat
BCTIFA/Brownfield Redevelopment AuthorityTwo seats
BC Transit Local Advisory CouncilOne seat
BC Transit Local Coordinating CommitteeTwo seats
Binder Park Golf Course Advisory CommitteeOne seat
Board of ReviewAlternate seat
Construction Board of AppealsAlternate seat
Dickman Road Business Improvement DistrictOne seat
Downtown Parking System Advisory CommitteeOne seat
Human Relations BoardTwo seats
Income Tax Board of ReviewThree seats
Insurance Policy Review CommitteeResource person
Lakeview Downtown Development AuthorityOne seat
Local Development Financing AuthorityOne seat
Sustainable BC CommitteeFive seats
Tree Advisory CouncilOne seat
Water System Advisory CouncilOne seat
Youth Advisory BoardThree seats