- Home
- Government
- Volunteer Boards, Committees & Commissions
Volunteer Boards, Committees & Commissions
It is the desire and intent of City Council to encourage and support citizen participation in an advisory capacity governing the affairs of the City. Service through membership on a board, commission or committee is a valued, important opportunity for participation in an advisory capacity.
-
Application to Volunteer (DOCX)
Download an Application to volunteer for any City of Friendswood board, commission or committee.
-
Meetings & Events Videos
Visit the City of Friendswood YouTube channel to view videos of meetings and events.
-
Policies & Procedures
It is the desire and intent of City Council to encourage and support citizen participation in an advisory capacity governing the affairs of the City; to these ends, this policy sets out an orderly process for citizens interested in serving as members of a city board, commission, or committee and for the City Council to oversee appointments.
-
Volunteer Guidebook (PDF)
Read the Friendswood Volunteer Guidebook which should serve as a guide for participation of volunteers, describes the treatment volunteers should expect and explains what is expected of them.
-
4th of July Steering Committee
The purpose of the Fourth of July Steering Committee is to organize, plan, coordinate, and oversee the annual City of Friendswood 4th of July activities and any other related functions requested by the Council.
-
Charter Review Commission
The Charter Review Commission is appointed by the Council approximately every five years and inquires into the operation of the city government under the Charter provisions, determines whether any such provisions require revision and perform such other duties as set forth in Section 11.09 of the Friendswood City charter.
-
Citizen Advisory Team
Find out more about the Citizen Advisory Team and learn about the role they play in the Friendswood Community.
-
Community & Economic Development Committee
Gather more information about the Community and Economic Development Committee of Friendswood.
-
Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals
The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall have the power to hear appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building official and consider variances of the technical codes.
-
Downtown Economic Development Corporation
Learn more about the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation and the projects it oversees.
-
Friendswood Public Library Advisory Board
The purpose of the Library Advisory Board of the Friendswood Library is to establish general library policy, represent the public and its interest in the operation of the library, secure from the people of Friendswood support for the library, and to interpret the needs of the people of Friendswood to the City Council.
-
Investment Committee
It is the duty of the Investment Committee to review the investment practices of staff and ensure these are in accordance with the Investment Policy.
-
Keep Friendswood Beautiful
The mission of Keep Friendswood Beautiful is to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the City and to encourage residents to take an active role in maintaining its image.
-
Planning & Zoning Commission
Access information about the Planning and Zoning Commission to learn more about the ways in which they serve the Friendswood community.
-
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee
The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to Friendswood’s Senior Citizen Program.
-
Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals
The Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals hears and rules on requests for appeals, special exceptions, and variances to the Zoning Ordinance and authorizes variances from the Zoning Ordinance when not contrary to the public interest.