Boards, Committees, Commissions, & Councils

MGraphic of notebook page with green \"openings\" text for boards and committees.ore than 50 boards, committees, commissions and councils help connect Battle Creek neighbors with city government. These appointed positions are largely volunteer based. Through the service of these dedicated neighbors, the city benefits from broader community representation in government operations.

Neighbors may submit an application for consideration at any time. Once received, applications are forwarded to the appropriate staff liaison for review. During the review process, applicants may be contacted for an informal interview to assess interest and fit.

Apply to Serve on a Board, Committee, Commission or Council

Neighbors interested in serving on a city board, committee, commission or council may apply online using the city’s application form. The application includes descriptions of each group to help applicants identify opportunities that best match their interests and experience.

Applicants may also download a fillable PDF version of the application or complete a printed copy by hand. Completed paper applications may be mailed or delivered to the city manager's office.

Openings as of

This list is updated monthly.

Board

Openings

Community Oversight Board​Alternate seat
Construction Board of AppealsAlternate seat
Dangerous Building Hearings OfficerOne Alternate Hearing Officer
Dickman Road Business Improvement District
  • One Auto Representative seat for Battle Creek
  • One Non‑Auto Representative seat for Springfield
Downtown Parking System Advisory CommitteeTwo seats
Historic District CommissionThree seats
Lakeview Downtown Development AuthorityOne seat
Planning CommissionOne seat
Sustainable BC CommitteeFour seats
Water System Advisory CouncilOne seat
Youth Advisory BoardThree seats
Zoning Board of AppealsAlternate seat

Applicants recommended by a staff liaison are advanced to the city’s Review Committee for further consideration. The Review Committee meets monthly on the second Tuesday to review applications for board, committee, commission and council vacancies. The committee is comprised of the mayor, vice mayor and city manager. Staff liaisons and board or committee chairs are invited to participate and provide feedback on candidates.

Applicants recommended by the Review Committee are forwarded to the city commission for formal approval at the next regularly scheduled commission meeting.

City staff provide email updates to applicants throughout the process, including upon receipt of an application, following staff liaison review, after the Review Committee meeting and after formal approval. If there is not a current opening on the requested board or committee, the application is retained on file for one year.

Boards, Committees, Commissions, & Councils

  1. Airport Advisory Board
  2. Battle Creek Area International Relations Committee
  3. Battle Creek Downtown Development Authority
  4. Battle Creek Housing Commission
  5. Battle Creek Tax Increment Finance Authority - Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
  6. Binder Park Golf Course Advisory Committee
  7. Board of Appeals (Housing)
  8. Board of Review
  9. Building Authority Board of Commissioners
  10. City Attorney Evaluation-Salary Review Committee
  11. City Commission 2024-2026
  12. City Commission Ethics and Meeting Rules Committee
  13. City Commission Travel Expense Committee
  14. City Manager Performance Evaluation Committee
  15. Civil Service Commission
  16. Community Oversight Board
  17. Construction Board of Appeals
  18. Dangerous Building Hearings Officer
  19. Development Area Citizens Council
  20. Dickman Road Business Improvement Board
  21. Downtown Parking System Advisory Committee
  22. Economic Development Corporation
  23. Election Commission
  24. Goguac Lake Board
  25. Historic District Commission
  26. Human Relations Board
  27. Income Tax Board of Review
  28. Insurance Policy Review Committee
  29. Lakeview Downtown Development Authority
  30. License Review Board
  31. Local Development Financing Authority
  32. Local Officers Compensation Committee
  33. Neighborhood Planning Council Leaders
  34. Planning Commission
  35. Police-Fire Retirement System Board
  36. Public Transportation Committee
  37. Sustainable Battle Creek Committee
  38. Tax Abatement Committee
  39. Technical Review Committee
  40. Tree Advisory Council
  41. Water System Advisory Council
  42. Youth Advisory Board
  43. Zoning Board of Appeals