While the Neighborhood Plan emphasizes the advisory nature of the boards, suggested activities include study and review of capital improvement projects and zoning concerns. In addition, boards may conduct informational forums on governmental decision making process and may establish community goals, objectives, and priorities. Neighborhood boards are required to hold monthly meetings. Neighborhood board elections are conducted biennially through a mail ballot system. A candidacy declaration form must be filed but no filing fees or nominating papers are required.
Community participation is encouraged and welcomed by the boards.
Attending the regular monthly meetings, public forums and other community events sponsored by your board. You can help resolve community problems or work on a community project. Responding to surveys conducted by the board. The Neighborhood Commission consists of nine members. Four are appointed by the Mayor, four by the City Council, and the ninth member is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.