The elected Board of Directors is the supreme legislative and executive governing body. The Board of Directors sets the policies for overall City operation and adopts ordinances and resolutions promoting and protecting the health, safety and welfare of Hot Springs citizens. Six of the seven members are elected from districts and one, the Mayor's position, is elected at large. This five member Board hears appeals and variance requests concerning the administration and application of the Zoning Code. The five member CBID Commission is established in accordance with state law governing such districts and oversees the development and maintenance of the District's plan of improvements.
Members serve an unspecified term.
The Commission consists of five members and is established by H.S.C. 10-3 pursuant to state law. Second and fourth Tuesday at 5 p.m., City Hall Board Chambers. The Ad Hoc Code Review Committee shall conduct a comprehensive review of the entire Hot Springs Code of Ordinances. The purpose of this review shall be to evaluate the Code's relevancy, enforceability and practicality. The Commission administers the rules and regulations governing the downtown historic district pursuant to state law.