Over 150 citizens serve the City on Boards, Commissions and Committees. These groups advise the City Council on various areas. The City Manager's Office maintains a Citizen Resource Bank made up of city residents interested in serving on boards, commissions, or committees. The primary qualifications are an interest in participating in City government and a willingness to work with others to help address the needs of the community. If you would like information about having your name placed in the Citizen Resource Bank, please contact the City Manager's Office at 203 S. Farwell Street, P.O. Box 5148, Eau Claire, WI 54702-5148, call 839-4902, or click here for a copy of the Citizen Resource Form (PDF)

Current Vacancies:

Special Assessment Deferment Committee - one vacancy for three-year term

Meeting Schedules:

Housing Authority meets at 7:45 am on the fourth Monday of the month.
For additional information, contact the Housing Division at 839-4943.
Landmarks Commission meets at 4:30 pm on the first Monday of the month.
For additional information, contact Planning and Development at 839-4914.

• Library Board meets at 5 pm on the third Thursday of the month.
  For additional information, contact Library Administration at 839-5002.
• Plan Commission meets at 7:00 pm on the first and third Mondays of the month.
  For additional information, contact Planning and Development at 839-4914.
• Police and Fire Commission meets at 4:00 pm on the third Thursday bi-monthly.
  For additional information, contact Human Resources at 839-4921.
• Transit Commission meets at 6:00 pm on the third Wednesday of the month.
  For additional information, contact Public Works at 839-4934.
• Waterways and Parks Commission meets at 7:00 pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
  For additional information, contact Parks and Recreation at 839-5032.

Meeting times are occasionally changed. To confirm time, date, and location, please call 839-4902. Other boards and committees meet as needed. Public notices are always posted and provided to the news media. The public is welcome at all meetings.

Function of the Various City Boards

Many of the City Boards, Commissions and Committees are advisory to the City Council, such as:

• Advisory Committee on Appointments
• Affirmative Action Committee
• Economic Policy Advisory Committee
• Landmarks Commission
• Plan Commission
• Transit Commission
• Waterways and Parks Commission

(The City Council appoints all members to these Committees.)

Some are established to hear appeals, make code recommendations or grant licenses, such as:

• Building Code Committee
• Board of Heating Examiners and Appeals
• Housing Advisory Board
• Special Assessment Deferment Committee
• Utility Appeals Board
• Zoning Board of Appeals

(The City Council appoints all members to these Committees.)

Some Boards, Commissions and Committees are appointed by the City Council but act independently, such as:

• Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. Board
• City/County Board of Health
• Housing Authority
• Library Board
• Police and Fire Commission
• Redevelopment Authority

(The City Council appoints all members to these Committees, except the Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. Board.)

Some are Boards, Commissions and Committees created with specific criteria defined by the program, such as:

• Business Improvement District Boards
• Development Zone Advisory Committee (State)
• Revolving Loan Fund Committee (Federal/Uniroyal)
• Superior Seven Mile Creek Landfill Standing Committee

(The City Council appoints members to these Committees, except for the Superior Seven Mile Creek Landfill Standing Committee, of which they appoint some representatives.)

The City Council also appoints Council Representatives as well as citizen representatives to serve on boards of other organizations, such as:

• Chippewa Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Board (2 Council Representatives)
• Chippewa Valley Sports Commission (1 Council Representative)
• Putnam Park Commission (2 Council Representatives and Citizen Representatives)
• Senior Center Board (no Council Representatives, only Citizen Representatives)

Task Forces are occasionally created on an ad hoc basis to address specific issues.

The City Council appoints City Council representatives to serve on various Boards and Committees at their organizational meeting on the Third Tuesday in April.