About Boards and Commissions

Volunteers appointed to serve on a board or commission help City Council examine issues and, in turn, shape the future of Boulder. The City of Boulder will be accepting applications for boards and commissions from Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 through Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.

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Apply to volunteer on a Board or Commission!

Volunteers are needed to serve on a board or commission to help City Council examine issues and, in turn, help shape the future of Boulder.

2026 Boards and Commissions Recruitment

The following boards and commissions will be accepting applications beginning Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 through Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026:

  • Arts Commission
  • Beverages Licensing Authority
  • Board of Zoning Adjustment
  • Boulder Junction Access District - Parking Commission
  • Boulder Junction Access District - Travel Demand Management Commission
  • Boulder Urban Renewal Authority
  • Cannabis Licensing and Advisory Board
  • Design Advisory Board
  • Downtown Management Commission
  • Environmental Advisory Board
  • Housing Advisory Board
  • Housing Authority
  • Human Relations Commission
  • Landmarks Board
  • Open Space Board of Trustees
  • Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
  • Planning Board
  • Transportation Advisory Board
  • University Hill Commercial Area Management Commission
  • Water Resources Advisory Board

The Police Oversight Panel is also filling vacancies for 2026. Interested applicants should use the board and commissions application.

Learn more about Boards and Commissions!

Ask questions and meet with current members.

Board and Commission Meetings

Here’s how to participate:

  • Find dates for board and commission meetings online on the Board and Commission meeting calendar.
  • Information to join the meeting by phone or from your computer is posted 24 hours in advance of the meeting on the event listing. Currently, this is the only way to participate in real-time. The city is working hard to set up rooms to welcome back individuals who prefer to attend in person.
  • Most boards and commissions do not require advance sign ups to speak, but we encourage you to check the webpage for the board or commission you are interested in to familiarize yourself with its practice.
  • While board and commission meetings are no longer livestreamed, they will all be recorded. Meeting recordings can be found on each board and commission webpage and can also be found on the city’s Boards and Commission Playlist on its YouTube channel. New videos will be posted within three business days of each meeting.

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