Boards & Commissions
The City and Borough of Sitka has various boards, commissions and committees comprised of volunteer citizens who are interested in helping to shape the future of Sitka. By participating on one of these advisory bodies, volunteers make an important contribution to the community. Their input and recommendations to the Assembly on programs and issues ensure a strong public voice. Volunteers are one of Sitka's most valuable assets.
List Of Boards & Commissions
Animal Hearing Board
Will only meet when called to 1. hear appeals regarding the classification of dogs; 2. review proposed written administrative orders or ordinances; 3. make decisions on applications for reclassification of dogs. (SGC 8.04.083)
Climate Action Plan Task Force
To advise the Assembly on methods to plan for and mitigate the impacts of climate change and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. (Resolution No. 2008-19)
Convention And Visitors Bureau
Plan, coordinate, promote and execute all phases of the development of conventions and tourism and service to tourists for the community. (SGC 2.34.030)
Employment Relations Board
Established by Ordinance 05-30. (SGC 2.08.125)
Historic Preservation Commission
Prepare and maintain an inventory of buildings and sites of historical, cultural, architectural, geographical and archeological significance; develop a historic preservation plan; develop nominations to the National Register of Historic Places; and work toward the continuing education of citizens regarding historic preservation of the community's history. (SGC 2.58)
Hospital Board
Make recommendations from hospital maintenance; review contracts; solicit grants and funds; make rules and regulations for administration of the hospital; adopt personnel policies; appoint or remove the hospital administrator, all subject to Assembly approval. (SGC 2.12)
Investment Committee
Recommend updates to the investment policy; review current investments; recommend actions to be taken on investments that are downgraded or put on a negative credit watch; recommend appropriate benchmarks for portfolio performance.(SGC 2.62)
Library Commission
Have general supervision and care of the library and buildings and grounds; submit an annual budget; make rules and regulations for the library, all with approval of the assembly; recommend appointments to the administrator of library staff. (SGC 2.16)
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Established by state statute and local resolution to help communities be prepared for, mitigate, and respond to, disasters and emergencies by preparing an emergency plan; help involve citizens in the discussion about what an appropriate emergency response is, where public funds are spent, and how much of those funds should go to training and purchasing of response equipment.
Long-Range Planning And Economic Development Commission
Take specific action to facilitate long-range planning, economic growth and development; review and comment on the Comprehensive Plan; review and comment on all referred issues for purposes of economic analysis; and implement loan programs and foundation funding strategies, all with the concurrence of the assembly. (SGC 2.32)
Parks And Recreation Committee
Promote interest in recreational resources; to investigate all recreational facilities, sites and programs to assure they are being utilized to the maximum extent; assist in locating facilities or space for recreational activities and for new parks; and to make recommendations on all parks and recreation considerations to come before the assembly. (SGC 2.56)
Planning Commission
Report and recommend to the assembly on proposals and other matters pertaining to planning and zoning; formulate planning proposals for submission to the assembly; promote public interest and understanding of the comprehensive plan; keep informed on all matters pertaining to planning and hold hearings concerning such matters whenever necessary. (SGC 2.18)
Police And Fire Commission
Advise the Assembly concerning police and fire department matters, make recommendations concerning public safety, and undertake such other duties as the Assembly may assign. (SGC 2.19)
Port And Harbors Commission
Assist in planning new harbors; evaluate needs for harbor services; examine and update harbor ordinances; review operations and budgets; recommend priorities and rates; prepare annual report to assembly on status of the harbor system. (SGC 13.02.030)
Sawmill Cove Industrial Park Board
Subject to state laws and municipal ordinances, generally exercise all powers necessary to the operation of all park facilities in the public interest and in a sound business manner. (SGC 2.38.020)
Tourism Commission
A. Advise and make recommendations to the assembly on tourism-related community issues; B. Assist the assembly as directed on tourism-related community issues; and C. Coordinate and communicate with diverse community groups on tourism-related issues, including local, state and federal government entities, business interests, nonprofits, and the community at large. (SGC 2.66.050)
Tree And Landscape Committee
Make recommendations regarding needs to existing landscape areas; investigate sites for new trees and landscaping; plan, institute and maintain tree and landscape projects. (SGC 2.54)
Joining A Board Or Commission
In order to be considered for a board or commission appointment, an application should be completed and submitted to the City Clerk's Office. Applications are then submitted to the Assembly for their approval. If more than one application is received for a position, assembly members will select one through a voting process. Applicants are always welcome to attend assembly meetings and speak regarding their qualifications. New appointees will be notified of their selection through the Clerk's office and will be provided pertinent information relative to that specific board.
Application Form
Click here to apply for a board or commission.
Current Openings
- Animal Hearing Board - 1 seat (category: veterinarian or veterinarian staff)
- Historic Preservation Commission (4 seats) Categories: Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Native Community and At-Large)
- Investment Committee - 1 seat
- Long Range Planning and Economic Development Commission - 1 seat (categories: Tourism or Health Care)
- Port and Harbors Commission - 1 seat
- Tourism Commission - 2 seats (categories: Sitka Conservation Society/Sitka Trail Works, and At-Large)
- Local Emergency Planning Commission - 1 seat (Category: Media/Broadcast)
- Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Sitka Community Hospital Board
- Parks and Recreation Committee
Open Meetings Act
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