Register HomeBoards, Committees & Commissions Boards, Committees & Commissions Active City Boards, Committees & Commissions Click each link below for further information regarding each active board, committee and commission. Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board Planning Commission Zoning Board of Appeals Board of Review Parks and Recreation Commission Human Rights Commission Housing Research Advisory Commission Sustainability Advisory Commission Kaboom Steering Committee Please contact the City Clerk during regular business hours 734-475-1771, extension 206 or lkaiser@city-chelsea.org for any questions or concerns you may have regarding City boards, committees and commissions. Current Openings The following table identifies all current board, commission and committee openings. There are links for the positions that have available job descriptions. Click each link for further details. All positions are open until filled. Position Availability Term Posting Close Date Board of Review Member January 2022 January 2025 12/27/2021 City Council Member City Council Vacancy Appointment Process 1/18/2022 Ending 11/2023 12/20/2021 Downtown Development Authority - 3 12/31/2021 12/31/2025 12/31/2021 Human Rights Commision - 1 Immediately Ending 2/1/2024 *Open until filled Parks & Recreation Commission - 1 12/15/2021 3/1/2024 12/15/2021 Planning Commision - 1 Immediately Ending 6/30/2023 *Open until filled Zoning Board of Appeals (alternate) - 1 Zoning Board of Appeals - 1 Immediately 12/15/2021 Ending 9/30/2023 Ending 9/30/2022 *Open until filled 12/15/2021 * 30 day application period has expired. Position is open until filled. Desired Skillsets Members of City boards and commissions are appointed by the Mayor or City Council. Members must be city residents and a preference is given to those who are qualified by experience and/or training in matters related to the committee. See desired skillsets below. Downtown Development Authority Board Desired Skillsets: Banking/ Finance, Marketing and Promotion, Historic Preservation, Land Use Planning, Architecture, Building Construction, Property Maintenance/Management, Real Estate Development/ Law, Business Recruitment and Retention, Small Business Ownership/ Entrepreneurship Zoning Board of Appeals Desired Skillsets: Architecture, Building construction/ engineering, GIS/AutoCAD, Land Use Planning, Real Estate Development/ Law, Zoning Parks and Recreation Commission Desired Skillsets: Fitness/ Recreation, Forestry, Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Land Use Planning, Physical Education, Public Administration Planning Commission Desired Skillsets: Architecture, Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, GIS/AutoCAD, Historic Preservation, Land Use Planning, Landscape Architecture, Property Maintenance/ Management, Real Estate Development/ Law Board of Review Desired Skillsets: Banking/ Finance, Property Appraisal/Assessing, Real Estate Development/ Law, Architecture, Building Construction/ Engineering Human Rights Commission Desired Skillsets: Law, Social Work, Human Resources, Disability, Mediation Experience, Employment/ Labor Law, Experience with Diverity Issues Application Process Applicants interested in a current opening should complete the City Board, Committee & Commission application. Please forward completed applications along with an updated resume to the City Clerk via email (lkaiser@city-chelsea.org), drop off at the City Offices during regular business hours, or send to the attention of the City Clerk by U.S. Mail.The City Mayor recommends applicants to City Council for approval and appointment in most cases, unless otherwise specified in the job description. Applicants should review the City Board, Committee and Commission Handbook for additional information. Chelsea City Offices: 305 S. Main St., Suite 100, Chelsea, MI 48118 | 734-475-1771 | Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday to 6:00 p.m. Copyright (c) 2021 City of Chelsea, Michigan