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Up Coming Events

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AUG02

City Council Meeting
City Hall

AUG02

Overland Park Development Corporation
City Hall, Conference Room 1

AUG04

Community Development Committee Meeting
City Hall
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Boards and Commissions

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Overland Park has several boards and commissions that meet periodically to discuss various topics affecting the city.

Residents are encouraged to serve and/or volunteer on the committees. Appointments are made throughout the year. If you are interested, contact the mayor or your councilmember.

Many of the committees require a special skill set and are noted where applicable.

Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park
The Arts & Recreation Foundation develops and promotes the various parks and recreation facilities and programs that enhance the educational, scientific and cultural experiences of residents and visitors.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals considers requests for relief from the requirements of the zoning ordinance and reviews staff interpretations of the zoning ordinance.
CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee
The Community Development Block Grant Citizens Advisory Committee develops recommendations for use of CDBG funds, a federal entitlement program benefiting low and moderate income households.
Citizens Advisory Council on Parks & Recreation
This Citizens Advisory Council advises and makes recommendations to the Governing Body and staff on residential parks and recreational needs and wants.
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission reviews, approves and assists the police department in the promotions process for officers below the rank of Captain.
Code Board of Appeals
The Code Board of Appeals reviews all building and construction code appeals.
Convention & Visitors Bureau Committee
The Convention & Visitors Bureau Committee promotes and markets Overland Park as a destination for conventions, meetings and tourism.
Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The Downtown BID Advisory Board is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the governance of the Downtown Business Improvement District.
Downtown Overland Park Partnership, Inc.
The Downtown Overland Park Partnership, Inc. provides services to and within the Business Improvement District to foster, promote and develop the district's economic potential.
Environmental Advisory Council
The Environmental Advisory Council studies environmental issues while supporting and promoting new and existing programs and developing educational programs for the public.