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Guidelines for Volunteer Committees, Boards & Commissions
It is the desire and intent of City Council to encourage and support citizen participation in an advisory capacity governing the affairs of the City. Service through membership on a committee, board or commission is a valued, important opportunity for participation in an advisory capacity. To these ends, the City's policies and procedures set out the process by which citizens interested in serving are appointed to the City's various committees, boards and/or commissions.
Individuals interested in volunteering can submit an online Application to volunteer to the City Secretary Office for further processing. For more information on the City's various committees, boards and/or commissions, please see the summaries and membership of each listed below, as well as access to the City's Volunteer Guidebook which serves as a guide for volunteer participation.
Required Training
After appointments are declared, official board members must complete the following:
- Statement of Officer
- Oath of Office
- Open Meetings Act Training
- Public Information Act Training
4th of July Steering Committee
The purpose of the Fourth of July Steering Committee is to organize, plan, coordinate, and oversee the annual City of Friendswood 4th of July activities and any other related functions requested by the Council.
Committee | Title | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
Barbara Blanchard | Chair | 10/31/2023 |
Stacy Scarpa | Vice Chair | 10/31/2025 |
Thomas McDonald | Member | 10/31/2025 |
Michelle Bjacek | Member | 10/31/2025 |
Nancy Sims | Member | 10/31/2025 |
Stephanie Karacostas | Member | 10/31/2025 |
Terry McKee | Member | 10/31/2023 |
Larry Sims | Member | 10/31/2025 |
Rufino Ramirez | Member | 10/31/2025 |
Anthony Scarpa | Member | 10/31/2025 |
Christine Scarpa | Member | 10/31/2025 |
Charter Review Commission
The Charter Review Commission is appointed by the Council approximately every five years and inquires into the operation of the city government under the Charter provisions, determines whether any such provisions require revision and perform such other duties as set forth in Section 11.09 of the Friendswood City charter.
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Community & Economic Development Committee
Gather more information about the Community and Economic Development Committee of Friendswood.
Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals
The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall have the power to hear appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building official and consider variances of the technical codes.
Downtown Economic Development Corporation
The Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation is a Type B corporation that may undertake projects as described in Subchapter C of Chapter 501 of the Local Government Code and Chapter 505 of the Local Government Code. Learn more about the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation and the projects it oversees.
Friendswood Public Library Advisory Board
The purpose of the Library Advisory Board of the Friendswood Library is to establish general library policy, represent the public and its interest in the operation of the library, secure from the people of Friendswood support for the library, and to interpret the needs of the people of Friendswood to the City Council.
Investment Committee
It is the duty of the Investment Committee to review the investment practices of staff and ensure these are in accordance with the Investment Policy.
| Committee | Title | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
| Vice Chair | 10/31/2025 | |
| Cynthia Bowman | Member | 10/31/2024 |
| Robert Bozka | Member | 10/31/2025 |
Keep Friendswood Beautiful
The mission of Keep Friendswood Beautiful is to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the City and to encourage residents to take an active role in maintaining its image.
Planning & Zoning Commission
Access information about the Planning and Zoning Commission to learn more about the ways in which they serve the Friendswood community.
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee
The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to Friendswood’s Senior Citizen Program.
Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals
The Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals hears and rules on requests for appeals, special exceptions, and variances to the Zoning Ordinance and authorizes variances from the Zoning Ordinance when not contrary to the public interest.