Boards and Commissions

Boards and Commissions

Fargo city government operates with many boards, committees and commissions that focus on specific topics. These bodies often forward recommendations to the Fargo City Commission for action.

Access Channel Board *: hears matters related to programming on Fargo Access Channel 12

Airport Authority*: responsible for operation and maintenance of airport
(Click "Administration" on the airport's home page for details on this panel)

Auditorium Commission *: responsible for operation and maintenance of Fargo Civic Center

Board of Adjustment *: considers variances in zoning ordinances

Board of Appeals *: duties include hearing appeals from citizens who feel Inspections Department made an error in applying a code requirement

Board of Health *: oversees operations of Fargo Cass Public Health

Civil Service Commission *: protects merit system for city employees and ensures systems principles are upheld

Community Development Committee   *: makes recommendations to the City Commission regarding land development, including the use of economic incentives and grant funds

Fargodome Authority*: responsible for operation and maintenance of Fargodome

Historic Preservation Commission *: works toward preservation of historic buildings or areas

Housing and Redevelopment Authority *: administers and provides low-income housing

Human Relations Commission *: promotes acceptance and respect for diversity

Library Board *: responsible for operation and maintenance of Fargo Public Library

Library Building Committee : offers guidance for construction of new Fargo main library

Liquor Control Board : performs several functions related to the sale of alcohol in the City of Fargo

Native American Commission  *: works to strengthen the Native American community

Parking Commission *: manages parking facilities to meet community needs

Planning Commission *: considers land use, planning and zoning issues

Renewable Energy and Conservation Committee : investigates and suggests opportunities for the city to conserve natural resources and further its environmental stewardship

Special Assessment Commission *: determines how costs of various improvements will be spread against each benefitting property

Tax-Exempt Review Committee : evaluates applications from property owners for various property tax exemptions and economic incentives

Traffic Technical Advisory Committee : reviews traffic-related subjects residents would like the city to take action on, including neighborhood parking, traffic calming, boulevard modifications, stop signs and signals and speed limit modification  

Applying to be on a board or Commission

The boards with an asterisk behind their title above include members appointed by the City Commission. If you are interested in being a member of one of these panels, please complete our application form to express your interest. We will consider your application when it is time to fill a vacant position on the commission, committee and/or board you are interested in.