Boards & Commissions

Boards and Commissions use their expertise to provide guidance on how to best serve the residents and businesses of Merriam.   

Appointments & Volunteering

Appointments to Merriam's Boards and Commissions are recommended by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. Their service and interest in the development of our city is a valuable contribution to the continued progress of Merriam. Members appointed to these boards receive no monetary compensation.

Interested in serving? Apply online or download an application(PDF, 112KB).

 

Parks & Recreation Board

The Merriam Park and Recreation Advisory Board is an appointed body that provides recommendations for operations and program priorities concerning the Merriam Parks and Recreation facilities.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission's duties include holding public hearings to consider applications to rezone property; proposed amendments to the city's zoning ordinance; and annually reviewing the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map of the City.

Board of Structure Appeals

The Board of Structure Appeals is an appointed body having jurisdiction to hear and decide appeals in a decision made by a public officer in the enforcement of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, or any other ordinance adopted by the city relating to the construction for buildings.

Board of Zoning Appeals

A hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled when an application is filed for a variance of zoning regulations, approval of a conditional use, or an appeal of a decision rendered by the zoning administrator.

Committees

Occasionally, Merriam will create temporary committees to work on a specific issue or project. Residents are encouraged to serve on the committees. Applications are reviewed when a new committee forms or when an opening becomes available on an existing committee.  

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Current Committees

5701 Committee

The 5701 Committee is working on how 5701 Merriam Drive could be used in the future for our city. Learn More

Public Art Committee 

The Public Art Committee reformed in 2023 to help determine what and where new works of art should go in Merriam. Learn More

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