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Board of Assessment Review
The Board of Assessment Review reviews challenges to determinations by the City Assessor.
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College Area Livability Task Force
Check out information about the College Area Livability Task Force.
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Community Compact
Access information bout the Community Compact meetings and members.
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Community Hiring Assistance Board
Access information about the Community Hiring Assistance Board.
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Disability Awareness Committee
Discover information about the Geneva Disability Awareness Committee.
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Ethics Committee
The Ethics Committee reviews allegations of ethical misconduct against officers of the City.
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Green Committee
The Green Committee is charged with evaluating City operations and community practices for sustainability impacts, and with making recommendations to City Council on policy changes or changes to operational practices.
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Historic Districts Commission
The Historic Districts Commission is charged with review of construction projects within the bounds of the South Main and Genesee Park historic districts.
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Housing Authority
The Housing Authority is charged with administration of federal housing assistance programs inside the City.
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Human Rights Commission
The Geneva Human Rights Commission has been committed to promoting human rights in our city since the commission was first established in 1964.
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Industrial Development Agency (IDA)
The IDA has been involved in the revitalization of downtown Geneva for over 20 years, providing financing and project incentive support.
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Local Development Corporation
The Geneva Development Corporation was chartered to support economic development and neighborhood revitalization efforts in the City.
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Planning Board
The Geneva Planning Board is charged with review of land use and development activity in the City.
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Police Budget Advisory Board (PBAB)
Examining line item expenditures and associated policy priorities in the budgeting process to drive creative thinking and accountability by making recommendations that engage in inclusive interactions and transparent decision-making in the police department budget process.
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Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee hopes to facilitate the development of public art in the City of Geneva, recognizing it as integral to the vibrancy of our community.
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Recreation Advisory Board
The Recreation Advisory Board is charged with advice and counsel on development of recreational programming and facilities in the City.
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Shade Tree Committee
The City of Geneva’s Shade Tree Committee oversees all aspects of City Tree: planting, trimming, and removal.
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Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is charged with applying statutory guidance on exceptions to the City’s development regulations.
- What are the member application requirements?
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Many Boards, Committees, and Commissions are bolstered by experience, knowledge, or training in a specific area of community operations. That said, most Board, Committee, or Commission members get their start by just wanting to be involved. For most Board, Commission, or Committee seats, there are only four qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older
- Must be a permanent resident of the City of Geneva
- Must be willing and able to attend 75% of all Board, Commission, or Committee meetings
- Must be willing and able to complete all necessary training as required for the respective Board, Commission, or Committee
- What is the process?
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Apply online for a membership to a City of Geneva Board or Commission.
From there:
- Complete the online form and submit, or complete a paper application form and submit to the City Clerk
- City Council will source applications from the online database, City Clerk's Office, and political parties
- Applications will be reviewed for best matched qualifications according to City Council's objectives (subject matter expertise, ideological and cultural diversity, etc.). Several Boards generate recommendations to Council via an internal appointment committee.
- Qualified applicants will be invited to interview with City Council or will be referred to Council by the individual Board's appointment process.
- Council will select the best qualified applicants for the positions available The bulk of appointments occur in January of each calendar year, though some appointments are filled as vacancies occur throughout the year.