Are you interested in serving on a City Advisory Board?

Serve your community, lend your talents, and meet your neighbors by serving on a City Advisory Board:

  • Airport Authority
  • Animal Welfare Committee
  • Bee City USA
  • Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board (New)
  • Committee for a Better Environment
  • Education Advisory Committee
  • Ethics Commission
  • Events Advisory Board (New)
  • Seniors Committee
  • Noise Control Board
  • Tree and Landscape Board
  • Veterans Memorial Committee

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete and submit an application (Spanish application) to cityclerkoffice@collegeparkmd.gov by Friday, June 2, 2023. The Mayor and Council will make appointments in June 2023 for three-year terms that begin July 1, 2023.

Airport Authority
The Authority investigates, reviews and reports on current and proposed uses of the College Park Airport and its facilities. Individuals interested in serving on the Airport Authority should have interest and expertise in aviation, historic preservation, and general aeronautical practices.

Animal Welfare Committee
Individuals interested in serving on the Animal Welfare Committee should have interest and expertise in animal care and animal rescue. This committee addresses issues related to domestic and wild animals in the City of College Park. It works with the City Animal Control Officer to promote and educate the public about animal welfare.

Bee City USA
Bee City USA committee members enhance community awareness of urban pollinators in the City of College Park. The Committee will follow the guidelines established by Bee City USA to maintain the City’s affiliation with this organization.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Individuals interested in serving should be interested in improving the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians as they walk and cycle through our City. The committee will assist in the development of City-specific bicycle and pedestrian polices and assist in preparing a City Bikeway Master Plan.

Committee for a Better Environment
Individuals interested in serving on the Community for a Better Environment should be interested in sustainability and environmental advocacy.

Education Advisory Committee
Individuals interested in serving on the Education Advisory Committee will support, strengthen and promote the schools that College Park students attend.

Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission is established under Chapter 38 of the City of College Park Code. Individuals interested in serving on the City’s Ethics Commission will work to promote the ethical standards outlined in the City Code.

City Events Advisory Board (formerly “Recreation Board”)
The City Events Advisory Board recommends, advises, and assists City staff on budgeted events and recreational activities that meet the interests of the City’s diverse community of residents and attract visitors. Individuals interested in serving on this board should have interest and expertise in entertainment, recreation, social activities and community-building.

Seniors Committee
Individuals interested in serving on the College Park Seniors Committee should be interested in senior advocacy, community building, networking and outreach.

Noise Control Board
Individuals interested in serving on the Noise Control Board should have interest or expertise in mediation, noise measurement and control, code interpretation, administrative law, and fair adjudication.

Tree and Landscape Board
Individuals interested in serving on the Tree and Landscape Board should have an interest and knowledge of trees, landscaping and gardening, and the benefits they provide to urban infrastructure and local ecological and environmental benefits provided to an urban community.

Veterans Memorial Committee
Individuals interested in serving on the Veterans Memorial Committee will be involved in planning the City’s Veterans Day and Memorial Day events to honor our veterans.