Government
BY COLBY FARR
Learn how to get involved in McKinney's city boards and commissions
Community members interested in applying for a board or commission are encouraged to attend public meetings and should be familiar with the general purpose and procedures of their boards of interest. Applications are due June 20 and can be filled out via McKinney’s website. Read further for a brief description of some McKinney boards and commissions with meeting dates. This list is not comprehensive. The full list along with more information about qualifications and requirements can be found at www.mckinneytexas.org/136/boards-commissions.
in a variety of subjects including historical preservation, building standards and affordable housing. Deputy City Secretary Tenitrus Parchman broke down the appointment process for council members during an April work session.
The city of McKinney is about to begin the annual process for making appointments to its municipal boards and commissions. McKinney City Council appoints citizens each year to 21 boards and commissions that deal
The details
1 Building and Standards Commission Considers approval, denial or appeals of the Chief Building Official and Fire Chief’s interpretations of the Model Building Codes.
5 McKinney Armed Services Memorial Board
9 McKinney Main Street Board Oversees continued growth of McKinney’s downtown area through economic development, promotion infrastructure development and more.
Conducts the city’s annual Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies, and raises funds for special projects.
Five members serve two-year terms
Nine members serve two-year terms
Seven members serve two-year terms
Meets at 4 p.m. Monday before the second Tuesday as needed
Meets at 8:30 a.m. second Thursday of every month
Meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday as needed
2 Community Grants Advisory Commission Considers funding requests for the Community Development Block Grant and Community Support Grant programs.
6 McKinney Arts Commission Makes recommendations to McKinney City Council regarding needs and strategies to promote art in the community.
10 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Board Advises McKinney City Council on improvements to parks and park facilities.
Seven members serve two-year terms
Seven members serve two-year terms
Seven members serve two-year terms
Meets at 5 p.m. the third Thursday of the first month of each quarter
Meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of each month
Meets at 6:30 p.m. eight times per year
3 Historic Preservation Advisory Board Sponsors programs and projects that increases public awareness of the value of historic, cultural and architectural preservation.
7 McKinney Housing Authority Provides housing assistance to people with low-to- moderate income.
11 Planning and Zoning Commission Considers submitted zoning requests, site plans and plats. Makes recommendations to City Council on zoning requests.
Five members serve two-year terms
Seven members serve two-year terms
Seven members serve two-year terms
Meets at 4:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month
Meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month
Meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month
4 Library Advisory Board Reviews library performance and advises staff on library policy.
8 McKinney Housing Finance Corporation Finances cost of residential ownership and development on behalf of the city.
12 Visit McKinney Board Establishes operating policies for Visit McKinney and evaluates progress of meeting goals.
Seven members serve two-year terms
Seven members serve two-year terms
Seven members serve two-year terms
Meets at 5 p.m. the third Thursday of each month
Meets at 8 a.m. on the fourth or fifth Tuesday of each month
Meets at 8 a.m. the second Friday of each month
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