Getting involved in City government can be as simple as volunteering to serve on one of the many citizen committees that work with City Council and the various departments. The City's Ethics Handbook is available and explains some of the specifics of serving on the Boards and Commissions. Search the links below for information about each of the areas to serve to assist you in making an informed decision on choosing a citizenship role.

Administrative Boards
AIRPORT BOARD
ART MUSEUM BOARD
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
PARK BOARD
Advisory Boards
CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMISSION
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
LANDMARKS BOARD
MAYOR'S COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN
MAYOR'S COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
PERSONNEL BOARD
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
POLICE CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARD
SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD
TREE CITY USA CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Limited Not-for-Profit Corporations
CENTER CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CCDC)
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PUBLIC BUILDING CORPORATION
SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, INC.
Quasi-Judicial Boards
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
BUILDING TRADES EXAMINATION & CERTIFICATION BOARD
Special Purpose District or Board Provided for by State Laws
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
LAND CLEARANCE FOR REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY
SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION COUNCIL
Others
WATERSHED COMMITTEE OF THE OZARKS