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The City enjoys a long history of civic involvement. Through a variety of volunteer committees, residents play an important role in advising the Mayor & City Council on vital issues - from economic development and planning to environmental services and cultural arts.
You can have an impact on issues of importance to your community. The City encourages you to participate on a committee that may deal with issues of personal interest or require special expertise that only you can bring to the table. All City committee members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission directs the growth and development of the City by reviewing all annexation requests, zoning applications, subdivision plats, development review plans, applications and plans for municipal improvements.
Board of Appeals
This Board hears and decides special exceptions and authorizes variances from the strict application of the terms or requirements of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission (HDC) is charged with safeguarding the heritage of the City by preserving sites, structures or districts that reflect elements of cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological, or architectural history.
Ad Hoc Mayor & City Council Compensation Review Committee
This Committee reviews the compensation and benefits of the Mayor and City Council, as well as the stipend afforded to members of other appointed bodies, to those of similarly situated municipalities.Animal Control Board
This Board reviews and acts on decisions and orders of the City's Animal Services Division.
Board of Supervisors of Elections
This Board oversees all regular and special City elections, including the nomination and verification of candidates, financial reports and voting.
Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs
The Commission of Landlord-Tenant Affairs hears landlord-tenant disputes and is empowered to enforce provisions of the City Code Chapter 13 Landlord-Tenant Relations.
Community Advisory Committee
This Committee explores gaps in social services for City residents, develops annual statements of needs in priority areas for the issuance of grants/contracts to nonprofit agencies, reviews and evaluates proposals and submissions, and makes recommendations to the Mayor & City Council for funding.
Cultural Arts Advisory Committee
This committee enhances the quality of life in Gaithersburg by developing and supporting cultural, social, and economic opportunities that allow artistic expression and creative excellence to flourish and develop to their fullest potential.
Economic & Business Development Committee
Local industry leaders share information gathered through their business and community activities regarding economic trends, opportunities to target industrial, commercial or retail businesses, and observations from visits to other jurisdictions.
Educational Enrichment Committee
This Committee helps to meet the diverse educational needs of students in the City of Gaithersburg through supplemental City funding of school program initiatives.
Environmental Affairs Committee
This Committee advises the Mayor & City Council on environmental issues, promotes environmental education and outreach activities, monitors county, state and federal statutes and regulations for impacts on City operations, and explores new environmental initiatives.
Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission is responsible for annual reviews of the financial disclosure and conflict of interest forms completed by City officials, employees, and members of Boards and Commissions.
Gaithersburg Book Festival Committee
The Gaithersburg Book Festival Committee is charged with researching and developing the overall scope of the event.
Gaithersburg Parks, Arts and Recreation Corporation
The Gaithersburg Parks, Arts & Recreation Corporation (G-PARC), an expansion of the former Gaithersburg Arts & Monuments Funding Corporation (GAMFC), is a nonprofit organization that promotes awareness, engages public and private partnerships, and raises resourcing to support new & matured parks, arts & recreation initiatives of the City.
Multicultural Affairs Committee
The Committee's mission is to continue to enrich our City through the promotion of understanding, respect, and appreciation of the many cultures of Gaithersburg.
Olde Towne Advisory Committee
This Committee assists in the coordination of efforts to identify potential programs, projects and initiatives in accordance with the Olde Towne Master Plan and its vision.
Personnel Review Board
Members of the Personnel Review Board consider appeals by City employees of disciplinary actions of suspension, demotion, layoff or termination of employment or discrimination.
Police Advisory Committee
The Gaithersburg Police Advisory Committee (PAC) is a group of volunteers who contribute their time and talents to promote public safety, form a liaison between the community and the Police Department, and assist in educating our community for a better understanding of the respective responsibilities of police and citizens.
Senior Advisory Committee
This Committee acts in an advisory capacity, presenting to the Mayor & City Council and the Benjamin Gaither Center's Director ideas for programs and services that enable older adults to function to their fullest capacity with independence and dignity in their homes and in the community.
Transportation Committee
Functions of this Committee include reviewing and making recommendations on policy matters relating to local and regional traffic and transportation issues within or affecting the City, exploring the concerns of residents and business in the City as it relates to motorized and non-motorized traffic and transportation issues, and exploring funding sources for the City's traffic and transportation needs.