Animal Services Advisory Committee
Consists of six (6) members
Meets quarterly
Advises the City Council and Managing Director of Health in complying with the Texas Department of State Health Services rules pertaining to animal shelters.
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Board of Adjustment
Consists of nine (9) members
Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month
Considers applications for variances to zoning ordinance regulation, hears appeals regarding determination of the Zoning Administrator, and considers action concerning non-conforming uses
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Building and Fire Codes Board
Consists of nine (9) members
Meets on call
Reviews proposed amendments to Building and Fire Codes and hears appeals on rulings of the Building Official or Fire Chief
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Civil Service Commission
Consists of three (3) members
Meets quarterly
Reviews policy and procedures of the Police and Fire Departments with regard to Civil Service employees with primary focus on disciplinary, testing, hiring and promotional procedures.
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Citizens Environmental and Neighborhood Advisory Committee
Consists of nine (9) members
Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month
Reviews, develops, and recommends new and environmental and neighborhood related projects to the City Council
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Community Multicultural Commission
Consists of thirteen (13) members
Meets 3rd Thursday of each month
Researches issues and makes recommendations to Council concerning the City’s changing demographic composition and diverse needs
Electrical Board
Consists of nine (9) members: eight (8) members specializing in electrical work and 1 lay person
Meets quarterly
Reviews proposed amendments to Electrical Codes, hears appeals on ruling of the Building Official, administers electrical exams to license electricians, and approves electrical contractors to operate in the city
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Garland Cultural Arts Commission
Consists of nine (9) members
Meets quarterly
Advises on policies of the Performing Arts Center, negotiates contracts for usage of Heritage Park, awards grants to Garland arts groups, and promotes the arts in general
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Garland Youth Council
Consists of twenty (20) members
Meets second Tuesday of each month
provides a forum which educates Garland’s youth to the various workings of City business, and allows youth to be a voice to address their particular ideas and concerns
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Housing Standards Board
Consists of nine (9) voting members
Meets first Thursday of each month and third Thursday if needed
Reviews staff recommendations and issues orders requiring repair/demolition and/or civil penalties
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Lake Ray Hubbard Appeals Board
Consists of five (5) voting members
Meets first Thursday of every month
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Library Board
Consists of nine (9) members
Meets 2nd Monday of every month
Advises the Council on library services and programs
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Parks and Recreation Board
Consists of nine (9) members
Meets 1st Wednesday of every month
Advises on acquisitions, maintenance, operation, and use of parks, playgrounds, and open spaces
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Plan Commission
Consists of nine (9) members
Meets 2nd and 4th Monday of each month
Reviews rezoning applications, subdivision plats and site plans, and advises Council regarding comprehensive planning issues
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Plumbing and Mechanical Code Board
Consists of nine (9) members: seven (7) members specializing in the construction industry and two (2) lay persons
Meets on call
Reviews proposed amendments to Plumbing and Mechanical Codes and hears appeals on rulings of the Building Official
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Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
Consists of nine (9) members
Meets quarterly
Advises Council on senior citizen issues
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