Citizen Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Function
The Joint Communications Operations Advisory Board advises the Jefferson City Police Department on call answering and communications procedures for law enforcement and the fire service throughout Cole County, including response to mutual aid calls from other counties.

In addition, they are tasked with monitoring the performance of the Communications Center and providing an annual written report to the City Council and County Commission related to the performance of the Communications Center.

Membership Information
The Committee shall consist of the following voting members: two members appointed by the City, two members appointed by the County Commission and one member selected by the Presiding Commissioner of the County Commission and the Mayor of the City. No member of the Committee shall be an elected or appointed official of the City or County or any other political subdivision that receives services from the joint communications program or an employee of any such entity.  The Jefferson City Chief of Police shall serve as ex officio executive secretary to the Committee, which shall be a non-voting position. Please contact Kay Stuefer at (573) 634-6334, to volunteer.

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Function
The City of Jefferson Council passed a resolution (RS 2015-09) in December 2015 to create an “Ad Hoc Steering Committee” to review building codes and propose updates.  The nine (9) member committee first met February 25, 2016. 

They clarified that their purpose was to review and to make recommendations pertaining to the 2015 version of the International Code Council model building codes. Their first major task was to assign community volunteers to the various technical sub-committees.

Membership Information
This is a temporary committee and will be intact till the building code review is completed and the building code ordinances are passed.

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Subcommittees
International Building and Energy Conservation Code Subcommittee: This committee’s purpose is to review and make recommendations pertaining to the 2015 International Building and Energy Conservation Codes. 
This committee’s standard meeting time is the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of the month from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
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International Existing Building Code Subcommittee: This committee’s purpose is to review and make recommendations pertaining to the 2015 International Existing Building Code.  This committee’s standard meeting time is the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of the month from 10 am to 12 pm.

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International Fire and Property Maintenance Code Subcommittee: This committee’s purpose is to review and make recommendations pertaining to the 2015 International Fire and Property Maintenance Codes.  This committee’s standard meeting time is the 4^th Tuesday of the month from 7:30 am to 9 am.

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International Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation and Mechanical Code Technical Subcommittee: This committee’s purpose is to review and make recommendations pertaining to the 2015 International Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Energy Conservation Code.  This committee’s standard meeting time is the 3^rd Thursday of the month from 3 pm to 5 pm.

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International Residential and Energy Conservation Code Subcommittee: This committee’s purpose is to review and make recommendations pertaining to the 2015 International Residential and Energy Conservation Codes.  This committee’s standard meeting time is the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of month from 2 pm to 4 pm.

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Function
Charged with making recommendations for the development and use of the airport.

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Four year terms

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Charged with investigating shelter needs and making recommendations for the development and use of the shelter.

All members must have a licensed veterinary office open to the public within City limits.

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Three year terms

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Considers and decides applications for zoning appeals, variances and conditional use permits.

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Five year terms

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Charged with conducting physical on-site examinations of all City owned sepulchers and cemeteries to assure proper operation and maintenance thereof.

Membership Information
Three year terms

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Function
Charged with the general oversight of the Convention and Visitor's Bureau.

Membership Information
Three year terms

Residency Requirement
Members may be a representative of a business located in Jefferson City.

Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau

Function
Charged with educating and promoting public awareness of value of arts in the community

Membership Information
Three year terms

Residency Requirement
Five members must be City residents; two members may reside outside the City limits.

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Function
Reviews and approves license applications and considers appeals of decisions by the electrical inspector.

Membership Information
Three year terms

Residency Requirement
Need not reside in City limits, but must reside in Cole or Callaway County. Must work for/own a business with City business license.

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Considers and reviews issues or proposed ordinances which may impact the City's environment and makes long term plans for assuring the environmental quality of the City.

Membership Information
Five year terms

Residency Requirement
Seven residents of Jefferson City; two members may reside outside City limits.

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Function: The Stakeholders Committee for Historic Preservation are tasked with meeting regularly to accomplish the following: provide clear procedures for citizens and staff, identify the roles of boards and commissions during the historic preservation process, align local ordinances with the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and allow for appeals and enforcement of established procedures.

Membership Information: The Stakeholders Committee for Historic Preservation Code Review shall dissolve once its final recommendations are submitted to the City Council or upon the action of the City Council at any time.

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Function
Safeguards and promotes the City's cultural, aesthetic and architectural heritage.

Membership Information
Three year terms

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Charged with the general oversight of the Housing Authority.

Membership Information
Four year terms

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Promotes equality within the community through educational programs.

Membership Information
Three year terms

Residency Requirement
Eight residents of Jefferson City; one member may reside outside City limits.

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Human Relations Commission - About Us

Function
Charged with the operation, management, supervision, control and use of the Mid-Missouri Regional Library.

Membership Information
Three year terms

Function
An advisory committee that serves as a sounding board for staff and Commission. They review and make recommendations regarding golf and golf program fees and charges, policies and procedures; monitor maintenance and clubhouse operations and provide suggestions for improvements; make suggestions and recommendations for facility/course capital improvements. Recommendations are taken to the Parks and Recreation Commission for approval. This committee meets three time a year.

Membership Information
No term limit. Community volunteers (preferably golfers) may request to be on this committee and serve as long as they wish. Please contact Amy Shaw at (573) 634-6490, to volunteer.

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An advisory committee to assist staff in making recommendations regarding park operating policies and procedures; capital projects planning and implementation; park and facility stewardship and maintenance; and park master planning. Recommendations are then taken to the Parks and Recreation Commission for approval. This committee is scheduled to meet each quarter.

Membership Information
No term limit. Community volunteers may request to be on this committee and serve as long as they wish. Please contact Amy Shaw at (573) 634-6490, to volunteer.

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Charged with the operation, management, supervision, control and use of the City's parks and recreation facilities.

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Three year terms

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Considers all zoning issues brought to the City.

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Four year terms

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Reviews and approves license applications and considers appeals of decisions by the plumbing inspector.

Membership Information
Three year terms

Residency Requirement
Need not reside in City limits, but must reside in Cole or Callaway County. Must work for/own a business with City business license.

Function
Considers matters relating to hiring and promotional opportunities within the department as well as hears employee discipline appeals. 

Membership Information
Three year terms

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Function
Seek partnership alliances with local businesses and other funding opportunities to financially support JeffTran; explore opportunities to increase JeffTran ridership; advise on effectiveness of current JeffTran routes and aid with public discussion forums as needed.

Membership Information
Term varies

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Function
An advisory committee to assist staff in making recommendations regarding recreation program and facility fees and charges, policies and procedures.  Recommendations are then taken to the Parks and Recreation Commission for approval. This committee is scheduled to meet each quarter.

Membership Information
No term limit. Community volunteers may request to be on this committee and serve long as they wish. Please contact Amy Shaw at (573) 634-6490, to volunteer.

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Charged with consideration of proposed specific redevelopment areas and the approval of redevelopment plans.

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Four year terms

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Considers, monitors and makes recommendations to the council regarding the City's needs for proper transportation and traffic flow to, from and within the City.

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Three year terms

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Partners with the University of Missouri system to provide educational opportunities and technical advice to the citizens of Cole County.

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Two year terms

Function
Serves as the City's liaison to the USS Jefferson City Submarine and approves expenditures for its support.

Membership Information
Three year terms

Residency Requirement
Must reside in Cole or Callaway County.