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Boards, Committees, Commissions
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