Volunteering on Boards and Commissions
Citizen volunteers play an important role in city government by serving on Boards, Commissions, and other Committees.
If volunteering in this capacity is of interest to you consider volunteering for the City.
To learn more about the City's active boards, commissions, and committees you may click on any of the page links or contact the administration [at] cityoftoledo.org (City Recorder).
Appointed Boards and Committees
Planning Commission - There is one vacancy on the Planning Commission and we are seeking volunteers.
The Planning Commission is an appointed Committee of the Toledo City Council. The Commission responsibilities include making recommendations and suggestions to the City Council regarding matters which include but are not limited to the lay out, widening, and location of streets; the betterment of housing and sanitation conditions; the establishment and uses of zones or districts limiting the use of premises, and the use, height, area and bulk of buildings and other duties. The Planning Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
The Contribution Committee serves as an advisory committee to the City Council and is comprised of five members with one ‘at-large’ position which is held by a citizen. The Committee typically meets once a year to review requests for funding assistance from local organizations that benefit the community and provides a recommendation to the City Council. Funding is provided by a portion of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana taxes.
The Budget Committee is an advisory Committee to the City Council. It is comprised of an equal number of citizens and City Council members. The Committee typically meets annually in the spring between April and May to review the City’s budget and make a recommendation to the City Council. Members of the committee must reside within the City limits and be qualified electors. Each term is three years.
If you would like more information about this committee, its role and how you can volunteer, please contact the City Recorder at 541-336-2247, extension 2060 or via e-mail at paul.johnson [at] cityoftoledo.org (paul[dot]johnson[at]cityoftoledo[dot]org). A copy of the volunteer application is at the bottom of the page.
How to apply for an advisory committee:
If you are interested in applying for openings on the Planning Commission, Contribution Committee or the Budget Committee please fill out the volunteer application form at the bottom of the page and submit it to the City Recorder.