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Boards and Commissions
One thing that makes Avondale Estates special is the involvement of volunteers in the government. The city’s appointed boards, commissions and authorities assist the Board of Mayor and Commissioners (BOMC) by serving in advisory capacities and overseeing various functions or projects. Membership length varies by board usually with overlapping terms of two to five years. Applicants are interviewed in a public meeting and then voted on by the BOMC at the following regular meeting. Terms begin January 1 of the following year.
The City Needs You! Apply for a Board or Commission
The city relies on talented residents to work on tasks assigned by the BOMC, including providing informed counsel and advice, reviewing policies, and making educated recommendations on topics important to the city. The following boards and commissions are seeking applicants for terms beginning January 1, 2026:
- Downtown Development Authority (DDA) / Main Street Board: Accepting applicants for four seats on the DDA; two members must be city residents and two members must have a specific economic interest in the downtown area as business owners or operators. Members will serve a four-year term.
- Historic Preservation Commission: Accepting applicants for two seats on the commission. Members will serve a three-year term.
- Planning, Architecture & Zoning Board: Accepting applicants for two seats on the board. Members will serve a four-year term.
Appicants are encouraged to review the board and commission webpages to ensure they have applicable experience to contribute.
Apply
Please complete the online application.
Learn More about the City's Volunteer Boards
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Board of Mayor & Commissioners
The City of Avondale Estates is governed by a board consisting of a Mayor and four Commissioners.
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Downtown Development Authority (DDA) / Main Street Board
The Downtown Development Authority’s mission is to encourage redevelopment activities and provide assistance to private and public partners for the purpose of improving the downtown area.
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Ethics Board
The Ethics Board meets on an as needed basis to establish procedures, hear complaints, and perform other duties associated with ethical practices.
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Greenspace Advisory Committee
Greenspace Advisory Committee members serve as advocates, educators, doers and advisors on greenspace projects and programs that protect, preserve, maintain and enhance trees, parks, greenspace and landscaping on public property within the city of Avondale Estates.
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Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission is a volunteer board of residents of the City of Avondale Estates with professions or special interests in architecture, history, planning, landscape architecture or other historic preservation-related disciplines.
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Planning, Architecture & Zoning Board
The Planning, Architecture, Zoning Board reviews and makes recommendations to applicants who are requesting a change in their land use, and to the Board of Mayor and Commissioners, who make the final decision to approve or deny an applicant’s request during a public hearing on the proposal.