City of Boise Seeks Multiple Board and Commission Candidates
March 30, 2026 12:30 PM
Boise — Boise residents interested in contributing to our community through public service can apply for one of several open positions. The City of Boise has several boards and commissions, which operate in an advisory capacity to the mayor and city council. Board members/commissioners are community members who serve in a volunteer capacity. Appointments to boards or commissions are made by the mayor, with the consent of the city council. Meetings are held monthly in a hybrid format allowing both virtual and in-person attendance unless otherwise noted.
“Board members and commissioners bring valuable resident insights to the decision-making process at City Hall,” said Mayor Lauren McLean. “It’s an engaging position that bridges community needs directly to the city’s departments, so that we may work hand in hand to best serve Boiseans as we create a city for everyone.”
The following committees and boards have open positions:
Arts & History Commission
The Arts & History Commission works in collaboration with city staff to review and approve Arts & History policies, projects, and programs. The commission ensures the integrity of the public process, makes recommendations to Boise’s Mayor and the Boise City Council, and promotes events and programs sponsored by the department. For more information click here.
Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee
The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee is an advisory committee made up of residents, created to provide recommendations associated with impact fees to Boise’s Mayor and the Boise City Council.
Library Board
The Boise Public Library Board of Trustees serves as the governing body responsible for setting policy and overseeing the operation of the Boise Public Library. As required by Idaho law, the Board is a responsible, rather than advisory, body, providing leadership, guidance and accountability for the system. Trustees review and recommend policies, support long-range planning and ensure that library services and programs meet the educational, cultural and informational needs of the community. They also provide fiscal oversight; appoint and evaluate the Library Director; and help steward the continued growth, accessibility and innovation of library services. Click here for more information.
Public Works Commission
The Public Works Commission provides recommendations on policies and direction to the Public Works department. This body provides guidance and feedback across the entire breadth of department duties, including engineering, water renewal operations, environmental planning services, facilities management and utilities administration.
The following Committee position does not need to be filled by a Boise resident, but anyone residing in the area of impact.
Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee
The Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee is an advisory committee made up of residents created to provide recommendations associated with impact fees to Boise’s Mayor and the Boise City Council.
For more information on any of the City of Boise’s boards or committees, please go here.
Anyone wishing to apply should submit a cover letter and resume to commissionapplications@cityofboise.org, indicating the board or commission applying for in the subject line of the email. The deadline to apply for openings is April 24, 2026, at 5 p.m.