EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is currently seeking citizen volunteers to serve on several of its advisory boards and commissions. Community members interested in serving their community through active civic engagement are encouraged to apply.
The board and commissions that have current and upcoming vacancies include the following:
- Building Authority
- Commission on the Environment
- Downtown Management Board
- Historic District Commission
- Housing Commission
- Human Rights Commission
- Planning Commission
- Transportation Commission
- University Student Commission
- Zoning Board of Appeals
The majority of the boards and commissions meet monthly and do not require prior experience. Community members are encouraged to apply for a board or commission even if there isn’t a vacancy, as applications are kept on file to fill vacancies when they occur.
Interested community members can apply for a board or commission by submitting an online application at https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/Portal/BoardApplication. Contact Emily Gordon at (517) 319-6869 or egordon@cityofeastlansing.com for more information.