Serving on a City board or commission is a great way to contribute your expertise and help shape the future of Amarillo. Many boards and commissions are established by local ordinance or resolution. Citizen committees for specific projects can also be created with the consensus of Council.

To serve on a City board or commission in Amarillo, you:

• should be a registered voter, but Council may appoint someone not registered to vote in the City who brings exceptional subject-matter knowledge or expertise to serve on a board or commission;
• cannot be indebted to the City; and
• Shall be a resident of Potter or Randall County.

Current Boards and Commissions

• Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities
• Airport Advisory Board
• Amarillo Area Public Health Board
• Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
• Amarillo Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees
• Amarillo Health Facilities Corporation Board of Directors
• Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers
  • Amarillo Hospital District Finance Committee
  • Amarillo Hospital District Indigent Care and Funding Priorities Committee
• Amarillo Local Government Corporation Board of Directors
• Amarillo Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee
• Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District Board of Directors
• Animal Management and Welfare Advisory Board
• Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board
• Board of Review for Landmarks, Historic Districts, and Downtown Design
• Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors
• Civil Service Commission
• Colonies Public Improvement District Advisory Board
• Community Development Advisory Committee
• Construction Advisory and Appeals Commission
  • Condemnation Appeals Commission
• Convention and Visitors Bureau
• East Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#2 Board of Directors
• Greenways Public Improvement District Advisory Board
• Heritage Hills Public Improvement District Advisory Board
• Homestead Public Improvement District Advisory Board
• Library Advisory Board
• Parks and Recreation Board
• Pinnacle Public Improvement District Advisory Board
• Planning and Zoning Commission
• Point West Public Improvement District Advisory Board
• Quail Creek Public Improvement District Advisory Board
• South Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#3 Board of Directors
• Town Square Public Improvement District Advisory Board
• Tutbury Public Improvement District Advisory Board
• Vineyards Public Improvement District Advisory Board
• Zoning Board of Adjustment 

Board and Commissions Vacancies

To check on vacancies for specific boards, email citysecretary@amarillo.gov. 

Board Application Form

◾ Click here for the Boards and Commissions Application Form.
Fill the application out completely and select the Board you are interested in serving on.

◾ Click here to view more information on qualifications for Boards and Commissions.
Some Boards and Commissions have special requirements.

For additional assistance, email the City Secretary’s Office at citysecretary@amarillo.gov or call 806-378-3013.