Boards and Commissions play a vital role in Westerville's local government by evaluating matters of special interest and when appropriate, making recommendations to City Council. All Boards and Commissions meetings are open to the public. For general information about Boards or Commissions openings call the Clerk of Council, 614-901-6410.

The qualifications for serving on Municipal Boards and Commissions are:

Any person who serves on any municipal board or commission of the City, established or created by the City Charter, City Code or the general laws of the State, shall be a resident of the City (residing within the corporate limits of the City of Westerville) for six (6) months, shall be a registered elector, and shall not hold any public office or serve on any other board or commission of the City or any other position in the City, except where provided herein or by the general laws of the State. 

Applications are available on the city's website under Boards and Commissions or by contacting Mary Johnston, MMC, Clerk of Council at (614) 901-6410 or mary.johnston@westerville.org. 

2010 Vacancies:

Planning Commission                  2 Vacancies for a 4 year term

Board of Zoning Appeals             1 Vacancy for a 4 year term

Uptown Review Board                 2 Vacancies for a 3 year term

Personnel Review Board              1 Vacancy for a 3 year term

Income Tax Board of Review       2 Vacancies for a 3 year term (1 alternate)

Recreation Advisory Board           2 Vacancies for a 3 year term

Shade Tree Commission               2 Vacancies for a 3 year term

Visitors & Convention Bureau        1 Vacancy for a 2 year term