A photo of the historic Auburn firehouse

FAQs

What are the names of the various city commissions and committees and what do they do?

Who appoints the members to the commissions and committees?

I would like to become a member of a commission or committee. How do I apply for a position?

Do I have to reside within Auburn city limits to be eligible for an appointment?

I am not interested in becoming a member of a city commission or committee but I would like to attend some of the meetings. Are the commission and committee meetings open to the public?

What are the names of the various city commissions and committees and what do they do?

The city commissions and committees are listed under Council Commissions and Committees on this web site.

Who appoints the members to the commissions and committees?

Members are appointed by City Council.

I would like to become a member of a commission or committee. How do I apply for a position?

Vacancies are noticed in the local newspaper. An application for City Council appointment is available in the City Clerk's office and on this web site.

Do I have to reside within Auburn city limits to be eligible for an appointment?

Membership on the Planning Commission requires that you reside within the city limits. The remaining commissions and committees do not have that residency requirement.

I am not interested in becoming a member of a city commission or committee but I would like to attend some of the meetings. Are the commission and committee meetings open to the public?

All city commission and committee meetings are open to the public. Notices of these meetings are posted in the glass case located at the front entrance to City Hall. The agenda are also posted on this web site.