Boards & Commissions

The City of Bridgeton is fortunate to have the many volunteers serving on our Boards and Commissions. There are 13 active city boards and commissions. These commissions are staffed with 115 unpaid volunteers. Of these commissions, only four are required by state statute. 

Appointments are made by the Mayor and are approved by the City Council. With the exception of two commissions, appointments are made for two-year terms. The appointments for the Board of Adjustment is for five years and the Industrial Development Authority for six years. The Bridgeton City Charter states that commissioners can serve three consecutive two-year terms.

Interested in being a member of a Board or Commission, or serving as a general volunteer?  Click "Get Involved" to the left of the page.

Board or Commission Members Vacancies
Beautification Commission - Advises Mayor and Council of ideas and proposals for improving and maintaining
the aesthetic appearance of the city. 
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Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial, provides for appeals for certain grievances arising out of building or zoning
decisions. (Serves 5 year terms)
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Design and Review - Makes decision pertinent to governing architectural design, character, harmony, etc. to
protect and advance the aesthetic character of the city.
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Finance Commission - Monitors employee pension plan, reviews annual actuarial report and city revenue sources.
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Historical Commission - Procurer and keeper of materials of historical significance to the city.
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Housing Board of Appeals - The Board hears appeals and requests for variances relative to the Exterior
Residential Structures Code. 
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Industrial Development Authority - Provides financing opportunities for developments within the city.
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Parks and Recreation Board - Serves as a planning and advisory body to the Mayor and Council regarding
acquisition, development and maintenance of parks, as well as recreational activities and programs.
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Personnel Commission - Advises the Administration and Council on issues pertaining to employees of the city, including personnel rules, wages and salary determination, benefits and grievances.
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Pension Commission - Advises the Council on issues pertaining to the City of Bridgeton's pension plan.
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Planning and Zoning Commission - Makes recommendations to the City Council regarding zoning and subdivision issues, and has all powers and duties granted and assigned to the Commission under Chapter 89, Missouri Revised Statutes, and such other powers and duties granted and assigned to it by law or by ordinance.
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Police Commission - Advises the Mayor and Council regarding the hiring of personnel, handling grievances of police personnel and recommending departmental budget.
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Senior Citizens Coordinating Committee - An advisory board that provides the organizational framework within which to assist senior citizens in the community.
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Special Events Commission - Involved in planning of community events such as the 4th of July celebration.
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Street Commission - Recommends to the City Council proposals that will promote economy and efficiency in the Department of Public Works.
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