The City of Newark relies on an engaged citizenry to assist with many aspects of governing our City, guiding decision making processes and providing avenues for appeals of decisions, through a system of boards and commissions that are appointed by the Mayor and City Council.

Please click here for a complete list of all boards, committees, and commissions, including information about the purpose and current membership of each of these bodies.

Not sure which position you may be eligible for? A map of the Council districts can be found here.

If you are interested in serving on a board, committee, or commission, please complete the application here or contact the city secretary’s office at (302) 366-7000 for more information. Vacancies, if and when they occur, will be posted on this page.

Open Boards and Commissions Positions (Updated March 31, 2023)

Board of Adjustment:

• At-Large – Vacant four-year term to expire September 15, 2025

Board of Building, Fire, Property Maintenance and Sidewalk Appeals:

• At-Large (Builder) – Vacant five-year term to expire August 31, 2025
• At-Large (Professional Engineer) – Five-year term to expire August 31, 2027
• At-Large (Alternate) – Vacant five-year term to expire August 31, 2025

Community Development/Revenue Sharing Advisory Committee:

• At-Large (Business Community Representative) – Vacant three-year term to expire March 15, 2026
• District 2 – Vacant three-year term to expire March 15, 2026
• District 3 – Three-year term to expire March 15, 2026
• District 5 - Three-year term to expire March 15, 2026
• District 6 – Vacant three-year term to expire March 15, 2025

Conservation Advisory Committee:

• At-Large - Three-year term to expire March 15, 2026
• District 2 – Vacant three-year term to expire March 15, 2026

Diversity and Inclusion Commission:

• District 1 – Two-year term to expire July 15, 2026
• District 2 – Vacant two-year term to expire July 15, 2026
• District 4 – Vacant two-year term to expire July 15, 2025
• District 5 – Vacant two-year term to expire July 15, 2024

Election Board:

• District 5 – Vacant three-year term to expire January 15, 2026

Board of Ethics:

• District 3 – Vacant five-year term to expire February 15, 2027
• District 5 – Vacant five-year term to expire February 15, 2025

Parking Advisory Committee:

• At-Large - Inaugural term to end October 15, 2024
• District 5 - Inaugural term to end October 15, 2024

Pension Review Committee:

• At-Large – Two-year Term to Expire June 30, 2023