Boards, Commissions, and Committees

About Evanston's Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Board, Commission, Committee (BCC) volunteers impact every corner of our community and greatly advance our shared vision of making Evanston "the most livable city." BCC members participate in discussions that affect and shape the future of our City. As a citizen of Evanston, you are strongly encouraged to submit an application for appointment because the impact of BCCs is only possible due to the engagement of our thoughtful and committed citizenry. Serving on a BCC can be a rewarding experience and a great way to make a contribution to improving our community.

There are over 30 active Boards, Commissions, and Committees. It is the responsibility of the Mayor of Evanston to review applications and recommend appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions. Appointment applications are presented to the City Council for consideration and approval. After City Council approval, citizens begin their service to our community. Attempts are made to make appointments that represent the diverse population of Evanston. 

All applications are kept on file for 3 years for consideration when openings occur. Appointment applications are presented to the City Council for consideration and approval. Applications are considered by the Mayor on the basis of: (a) openings (b) date received and (c) qualifications for the appointment sought.

Current Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Standing Committees of the Council

• Administration & Public Works Committee
• Human Services Committee
• Planning & Development Committee
• Rules Committee
• Referrals Committee

Special Committees of the Council

• City-School Liaison Committee
• Northwestern University-City Committee

Boards, Commissions, and Committees

• 911-Emergency Telephone System
• Animal Welfare Board
• Board of Ethics
• Citizen Police Review Commission
• Commission on Aging and Disabilities
• Economic Development Committee
• Environment Board
• Equity and Empowerment Commission
• Evanston Arts Council
• Finance & Budget Committee
• Firefighter's Pension Board
• Healthy Buildings Accountability Board
• Healthy Buildings Technical Committee
• Housing & Community Development Committee
• Land Use Commission
• Library Board
• Liquor Control Review Board
• M/W/D/EBE Development Committee
• Parks and Recreation Board
• Police Pension Board
• Preservation Commission
• Public Safety Civil Service Commission
• Reimagining Public Safety Committee
• Reparations Committee
• Social Services Committee
• Utilities Commission

Short-Term Committees

• Compensation Committee
• Participatory Budgeting Committee
• Planning & Development Housing Sub-Committee
• Redistricting Committee

Advisory Committees

• Five-Fifths TIF Advisory Committee
• Ryan Field Advisory Council

Other BCCs (None Mayoral Appointed)

• Board of Local Improvements
• Joint Review Board
• Lighthouse Landing Complex Committee

Information For BCC Members

• BCC Members Compliance Submission Process
• Boards Commissions and Committees Member Handbook
• BCC Member Training Presentation Packet
• BCC Member Training Video
• City Council Agenda & Minutes
• Evanston Code of Ethics
• Compliance Requirements
• Open Meetings Act (OMA) Certification

Current Vacancies on Boards, Commissions, and Committees

• Current Vacancies on Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Apply to Serve on a Board, Commission, or Committee

Interested in serving on a Board, Commission, or Committee? Please fill out the online application form: Board/Commission/Committee Application