BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VOLUNTEERS (Residency Required) at City of Vandalia – Vandalia, Ohio

The Council of the City of Vandalia continuously accepts applications from persons interested in serving on City boards and commissions. When a vacancy occurs on a board that you have expressed interest in, a short interview will be scheduled with councilmembers.

The Vandalia Arts Council focuses on improving the quality of life for Vandalia residents by supporting artistic and cultural activities, programs, performances, and organizations. The council also works to enhance public art within the City.

The Bicycle Committee is made up of three residents of our community to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Engineer regarding design, modifications, and improvement of conditions for bicyclists upon public streets.

The Board of Zoning Appeals is responsible for holding a public hearing to review an appeal of the Administrative Officers decision or to review a variance request.

The Civil Service Commission and Appeal Board provides rules for the determination of merit and fitness as the basis for appointment and promotion of classified personnel of the City of Vandalia and hears appeals in case of disciplinary action, transfer, reduction in rank, or removal of any employee.

The Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council, composed of seven members, is appointed by the Vandalia City Council to annually review projects which have received real property tax abatement as an economic development incentive.

The Golf Advisory Board makes suggestions to the City Manager concerning the supervision, regulation and operation and maintenance of the Cassel Hills Golf Course.

The Local Board of Tax Review hears appeals as provided in Ohio Revised Code Chapter 718 and Chapter 884 of the Vandalia Code.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is responsible for making recommendations to Council for the planning of recreational facilities and programs, registrations for their use and supervision and equipment.

The Planning Commission provides for planning and regulations covering the platting of all lands which are subject to the control of the municipality.

City Council adopted a Housing/Property Maintenance Code establishing minimum standards for property maintenance. To protect against abuse of this code, a Housing Code Board of Appeals was created.