Boards & Commissions

The Mayor of the City of Palestine appoints all members to our boards and commissions.

Interested in serving? You can Apply Online or download and print the Board or Commission Application (PDF) today. All applications should be returned to the City Secretary.

The Mayor will present appointees to the city council for approval at regularly scheduled meetings throughout the year.

All board and commission members must complete the State of Texas Open Meetings Training and Public Information Training within 90 days of appointment. The City Secretary can assist with information on this process.

Note: The link below is for the State of Texas Open Meetings Training Video and the State of Texas Public Information Training Video. There are instructions on printing your certificate at the end of each training. The certificate must be presented to the City Secretary to be kept on file, the original will be returned to the board or commission member.

View the State of Texas Training Videos

Boards & Commissions Vacancies

Building and Standards Commission

Vacant, Place 6

Library Advisory Board

Vacant, Place 1

Vacant, Place 3

Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals

Vacant, Place 2

Vacant, Place 6

Vacant, Place 7