Boards and Commissions – City of Hartford
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Skip to main content Levee Improvement Project South Meadows Dike, Toe Drain, Toe Ditch and Embankment Repairs Project. DEEP General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Construction Activities. Engineering Division Web Page Close this announcement English (United States) is your current preferred language. City of Hartford - Home - Logo RESIDENTS Sub-menu BUSINESS Sub-menu GOVERNMENT Sub-menu SERVICES Select the Escape key to close the menu. Focus will then be set to the first menu item. Search You Are Here : Home / Government/Boards and Commissions Boards and Commissions Hartford citizens can volunteer on boards and commissions, which are a vital part of how the City of Hartford runs. Hartford’s boards and commissions are comprised of volunteers who commit their time, skills, and knowledge to shaping our community and our local government. Want to get involved? Find a board or commission where you can offer your expertise and help make Hartford a better place to live, work, and play. Learn How to Become a Commissioner Jump to Commission name that starts with: A B C D E F G H I L M P V Advisory Commission on Food Policy This Commission works to eliminate hunger, raise public awareness, and ensure availability of safe, nutritious food. Meets: Second Wednesday of each month, virtual Learn More Architectural, Engineering and Construction Management Selection Advisory Committee To select Architectural, Engineering and Construction Management Services for any infrastructure facility (non-school related) in which the estimated total cost of construction is in excess of five million dollars. Learn More Assessment Board of Appeals This Commission is responsible for hearing appeals related to the assessment of property. Meets: No later than March 1st immediately following the assessment date, per property owner hearing date. At least once in the month of September, annually, for the sole purpose of hearing appeals related to the assessment of motor vehicles. Learn More Back to Top Board of Education The Board of Education is responsible for top-level, district-wide decisions that affect the direction and progress of our schools. Learn More Board of Preservation Appeals This Commission works to to provide a regulatory entity to entertain appeals made by any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Historic Preservation Commission, in regard to an application for approval. Learn More Back to Top Civilian Police Review Board Receives, hears, and reviews public complaints against Hartford police officers in order to maintain an independent oversight of the Police Department Meets: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm, via zoom Learn More Commission on Aging Studies the needs of and coordinate programs for the aging in the City of Hartford. Meets: Second Tuesday of the Month, Parkville Market, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 2:00pm Learn More Commission on Disability Issues recommends ways of correcting deficiencies that prevent persons with disabilities from functioning as full citizens by determining areas of need. Learn More LGBTQ+ Commission Assists in the elimination of bigotry, discrimination and prejudice against lesbian, gay men, bisexuals and transgender persons in the city. Learn More Commission On Refugee And Immigrant Affairs Create a means for refugee and immigrant voices to be heard and understood, to facilitate civic engagement among refugees and immigrants, and to recognize and legitimize issues of importance to new arrivals to the City of Hartford. Learn More Cultural Affairs Commission Develop an arts policy every five years, assess the conditions and needs of the arts community and analyze services provided to the arts community Learn More Back to Top Dedication Committee Make recommendations to the city council with respect to the naming of any piece or parcel of public land and any public building or street, and designation of any day of observance Learn More Back to Top Energy Improvement District Board Creates a comprehensive plan for and develop and finance various types of energy projects, e.g. renewable resources, cogeneration systems, and microgrid Learn More Ethics Commission Fosters the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, honesty, and fairness, and avoidance of improprieties by public servants, through enforcement of the City’s Code of Ethics. Learn More Back to Top Fair Rent Commission Empowered by state and local law to address unreasonable rent increases. Learn More Freedom of Information Advisory Board Learn More Back to Top Golf Course Oversight Commission Works to ensure that the operation, maintenance, and improvements of Keney and Goodwin Golf Courses meet the expectations of golfers and residents. Learn More Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Commission Considers and finds solutions to problems peculiar to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Learn More Greater Hartford Flood Commission Insure maintenance and security of flood levee system and public education and notification. Learn More Greater Hartford Transit District Manages the affairs of the Greater Hartford Transit District which is responsible for the development, maintenance and improvement of systems for the transportation of people and goods within the sixteen towns of the Hartford metropolitan area. Learn More Back to Top Hartford's Film, Video and Media Commission Promotes the use of the City’s locations, facilities, freelancers, independent entities, and services for the production of films, videos, television programs, audio recordings, digital and social media efforts, and other media-related products. Learn More Hartford's Historic Properties / Preservation Commission The Historic Preservation Commission considers applications for work on properties that are listed as state or national historic resources. The Historic Commissions perpetuate, preserve, and protect historically distinctive buildings and places. Learn More Hartford Housing Authority Provides safe, decent and affordable high quality housing and homeownership choices. Learn More Hartford Parking Authority Responsible for creating, maintaining and operating the City’s dedicated parking facilities, which include the Chapel Street Lot, Sheldon Street Lot, MAT garage and the Hartford Public Library parking deck. Learn More Hartford Public Library Provides free resources that inspire reading, guide learning, and encourage individual exploration. Learn More Human Relations Commission Fosters mutual understanding and respect and encourage equal treatment of and cooperation among all races, religions, ethnic groups, and sexual preferences. Learn More Hartford's Solid Waste Task Force Learn More Hartford Stadium Authority Learn More Back to Top Internal Audit Commission Conducts independent examinations and evaluations of City financial activities to assure integrity, efficiency, and efficacy of the government. Learn More Back to Top Metropolitan District Commission A non-profit municipal corporation chartered by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1929 to provide potable water and sewerage services on a regional basis. Learn More Back to Top Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Studies and recommends policies and procedures for public use of parks, parks management, and recreational programs. Learn More Pension Commission Administers all retirement programs, systems and funds of the City of Hartford Learn More Permanent Commission on the Status of Hartford Women (PCSHW) Works to eliminate gender-based discrimination and improve the status of women in Hartford Learn More Planning & Zoning Commission And Inland Wetlands Commission Establishes and changes the zoning regulations and zoning map; hears applications for site plan reviews, and special permits; recommends a plan of conservation and development every 10 years; administers subdivision regulations; and conducting other reviews in accordance with the Connecticut general statutes. Learn More Police Accountability Review Board Learn More Back to Top Vacant Lot Task Force Established by Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, the Vacant Lot Task Force is a new initiative aimed at transforming the city’s vacant lots into vibrant spaces for homeownership and community growth. View Members(PDF, 34KB) Back to Top Was this page helpful? 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