Boards, Committees, Commissions, & Councils

There are more than 50 boards, committees, commissions, and councils that assist citizens in their interaction with government. They are positions attained by either appointment or election, and the majority are volunteer in nature. It is through the assistance of these dedicated citizens that we have citizen representation in the business of government.


Apply for boards, committees, commissions, and councils using our NEW web form! Descriptions of each group are included in the application.


  • You can also download the application and complete it by hand. Mail or return to:
    City Manager's Office, Battle Creek City Hall
    10 N. Division St., Suite 206
    Battle Creek, MI 49014

Boards, Committees, Commissions, & Councils

  1. Airport Advisory Board
  2. AMSA Construction Board of Appeals
  3. Battle Creek Area International Relations Committee
  4. Battle Creek Area Metropolitan Service Agency (AMSA)
  5. Battle Creek Downtown Development Authority
  6. Battle Creek Housing Commission
  7. Battle Creek Tax Increment Finance Authority/Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
  8. Battle Creek Transit Local Advisory Council
  9. Battle Creek Transit Local Coordinating Committee
  10. Binder Park Golf Course Advisory Committee
  11. Board of Appeals
  12. Board of Review
  13. Building Authority Board of Commissioners
  14. City Attorney Evaluation/Salary Review Committee
  15. City Commission 2022-2024
  16. City Commission Ethics and Meeting Rules Committee
  17. City Commission Travel Expense Committee
  18. City Manager Performance Evaluation Committee
  19. Civil Service Commission
  20. Dangerous Buildings Hearing Officer
  21. Development Area Citizen Council
  22. Dickman Road Business Improvement Board
  23. Downtown Parking System Advisory Committee
  24. Economic Development Corporation
  25. Election Commission
  26. Flag Display Policy Ad Hoc Advisory Committee
  27. Goguac Lake Board
  28. Historic District Commission
  29. Human Relations Board
  30. Income Tax Board of Review
  31. Insurance Policy Review Committee
  32. Lakeview Downtown Development Authority
  33. License Review Board
  34. Local Development Financing Authority
  35. Local Officers' Compensation Commission
  36. Planning Commission
  37. Police/Fire Retirement System Board
  38. Public Transportation Committee
  39. Sustainable Battle Creek Committee
  40. Tree Advisory Council
  41. Water System Advisory Council
  42. Youth Advisory Board
  43. Blue Ribbon Advisory Committee
  44. Columbia Avenue Business Improvement District Board
  45. Tax Abatement Committee
  46. Complete Count Committee (2020 Census)
  47. Technical Review Committee
  48. Zoning Board of Appeals