City seeks applicants for boards, commissions

COMMISSIONERS WANTED!
The City of Marble Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 22, sent out a call for applicants to boards and commissions.
“The involvement of residents is important to setting the direction of our city’s future,” said Mayor John Packer.
Applications and further information may be obtained at www.marblefallstx.gov or by contacting Christina McDonald, City Secretary at 830-798-7060.

Selection Process

Members of boards and commissions are appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Board and commission members are appointed by City Council majority vote. In most cases board members may serve on only one board or commission at the same time. Any member who is absent from three regularly scheduled meetings is subject to removal.
City Committees, Boards & Commissions

Animal Control Advisory Commission
Learn about the animal control ordinances, procedures of enforcement and administration of those ordinances and procedures for Marble Falls.

Capital Improvement Plan Committee
The Capital Improvement Plan Committee makes recommendations to the City Manager and the City Council and reviews the current CIP and files written comments regarding recommended amendments and prioritization of the City’s needs for capital improvement projects.

Economic Development Corporation

The Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation is a 4B nonprofit corporation. The purpose of the corporation is to promote, assist, and enhance economic development.

Ethics Review Commission

The Ethics Review Commission has jurisdiction over ethics complaints involving city officials and city employees.

Hotel Motel Tax Advisory Committee

The Hotel / Motel Tax Advisory Committee reviews all funding applications and makes recommendations to the City Council.

Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The Impact Fee Advisory Committee’s role is to work with the consultant and provide recommendations regarding adoption of the impact fees to the City Council.
Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission serves in an advisory capacity and makes recommendations to the City Council concerning the acquisition, maintenance, operation and use of parks and open spaces within the City. Special Cemetery Members are also appointed to represent City Cemetery business only. Special Cemetery Members only participate in Commission Meetings with cemetery business.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on rezoning requests, platting and subdivision of land within and in the ETJ of the city, changes to the Subdivision Regulations, requests for variances, special exceptions, and changes and appeals to the Land Use Regulations.

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board #1

The TIRZ Board #1 makes recommendations to the City Council concerning the administration, management and operation of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. They also prepare (or cause to be prepared) and adopt a project plan and reinvestment zone financing plan for the zone, and submit plans to the City Council for approval.

Zoning Advisory Committee

The Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) is an issue-diverse citizen's committee representing the City's views and interests.