Actively Involved

Southlake City government offers a number of ways for its citizens to become actively involved in government business. In addition to the opportunity citizens have to express their thoughts at City Council meetings and public hearings, Southlake residents may also apply to serve on one of many boards, commissions and committees.

Board Membership

The various boards, commissions and committees act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and in some instances they are the final body for action. Southlake residents are appointed to these boards, commissions and committees by the City Council and serve two-year terms, unless appointed to fulfill a vacancy. Members of these citizen boards, commissions and committees serve without monetary compensation. Unless otherwise noted, the only requirement for service is that the applicant must live in Southlake. Each appointed member shall complete training required by state law and as designated by the City of Southlake.

Application

If you are interested in becoming a part of our Southlake team, please complete an application and return it to the City Secretary’s Office by:

• Mail to:
  1400 Main Street, Suite 270
  Southlake, Texas 76092
• Email
• Fax to: (817) 748-8270

Appointments

City Council appointments are made in June and October, and as needed throughout the year to fulfill vacancies. Residents are encouraged to review the descriptions, which provide a general idea of the duties and requirements of service for each board, commission and committee.

Boards, Commissions & Committees Building Board of Appeals (appointed in June) Crime Control & Prevention District (appointed in September) Joint Utilization Committee Library Board (appointed in October) Metroport Teen Court (appointed in October) Parks & Recreation Board (appointed in June) Planning & Zoning Commission (appointed in June) Senior Advisory Commission (appointed in October) Southlake Arts Council (appointed in October) Southlake Business Council  (appointed in October) Southlake Parks Development Corporation (appointed in June) Southlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods (SPIN) Standing Committee (appointed in October) Southlake Youth Action Commission (not appointed by Council) Students and Parents Against Risks to Our Kids  (not appointed by Council) Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board Zoning Board of Adjustment (appointed in June)