The Bicycle Committee is made up of three residents of our community to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Engineer regarding design, modifications, and improvement of conditions for bicyclists upon public streets. Members serve a three-year term without compensation. The Board of Tax Appeals is made up of three residents of our community to hear appeals from anyone who disagrees with the finding of the Income Tax Commissioner regarding City Income Tax liability.
Members serve a one-year term without compensation.
The Board of Zoning Appeals is responsible for hearing appeals for special exception or variance from the Zoning Code. A citizen may appeal zoning decisions to this Board by filing a petition with the Building Inspection Department. Members serve without compensation for three-year terms. The Civil Service Commission and Appeal Board provides rules for the determination of merit and fitness as the basis for appointment and promotion of classified personnel of the city of Vandalia and hears appeals in case of disciplinary action, transfer, reduction in rank, or removal of any employee. The Board of Education, City Manager and City Council each appoint one person to serve on the commission.