How We Serve

There are numerous boards and commissions to which the Mayor appoints members. These boards and commissions play a vital role in providing advice and counsel to city government on a wide range of issues, including public safety, education, housing, economic development, architecture and planning, and other matters affecting the quality of life in our community.

Membership consists of individuals from a variety of backgrounds, all who share a commitment to public service. Board functions and the appointment process vary from board to board. The size of the board, criteria for membership, and member terms are set forth in most cases by an enabling state statute, city ordinance, or Executive Order.

The City of Michigan City welcomes applications from members of the public who wish to volunteer their time and expertise to support the important work of these boards. Applicants may submit their names for consideration directly to the Office of the Mayor, Attention Boards and Commissions, 100 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, IN 46360, or by completing an online interest form.

List of Boards & Commissions

Animal Control Board

Board of Aviation Commissioners

Board of Public Works
& Safety

Board of Zoning Appeals

Cemetery Trustees

Commission for Women

Community Enrichment Corporation

Michigan City Revolving Loan Fund Committee

Fire Merit Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

Human Rights Commission

La Porte County Convention & Visitors Bureau Board

Licensing Board

Parks & Recreation Board

Planning Commission

Police Civil Service Commission

Port Authority Commission

Promise Scholarship Exceptions Committee

Public Art Committee

Redevelopment Commission

Sanitary Board

Social Status of African-American Males Commission

Sustainability Commission

Tree Board

Urban Enterprise Association

Veterans Commission

Water Works Board