Boards and Commissions
The City of Ishpeming has a number of Boards and Commissions that provide citizens the opportunity to serve their community. The responsibilities and focuses of these roles vary depending on how and why the Board or Commission was established.
The City of Ishpeming’ appointment process uses a variety of appointment methods, depending on the board or commission.
The appointment process and term lengths are the following:
Appointed by the Mayor & Confirmed by City Council
- Zoning Board of Appeals (3 years)
- Parks and Recreation Committee (3 years)
- Planning Commission (3 years)
- Ishpeming Commission on Aging (3 years)
- Joint Wastewater Treatment Board (3 years)
- Library Board (5 years)
- Cemetery Board (5 years)
- Housing Appeals Board (3 years)
- Negaunee/Ishpeming Water Authority (3 years)
- Building Authority (3 years)
- Compensation Commission (5 years)
Appointed by Mayor
- Housing Commission (5 years)
Appointed by City Manager & Confirmed by City Council
- Downtown Development Authority (4 years)
Elected Member
- Board of Review (4 years)
If you are interested in serving on one or more of the City’s Board or Commissions, please complete the application below and return it to the City Manager’s Office, 100 E. Division Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849. If you have any questions, please call Cathy Smith, Assistant to the City Manager, at 906-485-1091, Extension 203 or email cathysmith@ishpemingcity.org
CURRENT BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES
The following Boards or Commissions have vacancies:
- Planning Commission – One Vacancy
- Parks and Recreation Commission – Two Vacancies
- Housing Appeals Board – One Vacancy
- Zoning Board of Appeals – Two Vacancies
(one is an Alternate Board Member) - Cemetery Commission – One Vacancy
- Compensation Commission – One Vacancy
- Marquette County Transit Authority – One City Representative Vacancy
Click on the Board or Commission to view members and meeting schedule:
Cemetery Commission
Greater Ishpeming Commission on Aging (COA)
Downtown Development Authority
Ishpeming Housing Commission
Library Board
Iron Ore Heritage Authority
Parks and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Wastewater Treatment Board
Negaunee Ishpeming Water Authority
Zoning Board of Appeals
Board of Review
Act 345 Board
Housing Appeals Board
