[R.O. 2011 §2.28.010; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
The municipal Commission on Arts and Letters acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in connection with artistic, cultural and scholarly development within the City. The Commission is charged with the task of encouraging the beautification of the City and the improvement of its cultural life. There are fifteen (15) members with at least one (1) from each of the following arts or professions: painting, sculpture, literature, music and architecture. The term of office is four (4) years. For more information, see Article II of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2011 §2.28.020; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
The City Plan Commission is responsible for overseeing the master plan of the City and recommending changes to the plan. It also acts as the Zoning Commission. The Commission has seven (7) members who must have been residents for at least two (2) years and are qualified by knowledge and experience to act on questions pertaining to the City's development and administration of zoning laws. The term of office is three (3) years. Ex officio non-voting members include a City Councilmember, the City Manager, Director of Planning and the Zoning Administrator. For more information, see Article IV of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2011 §2.28.030; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
The Historic Preservation Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Zoning Administrator in matters concerning applications to designate historic landmarks; to review proposed changes within a historic district; to consider applications for permission to demolish and for conditional use permits for a historic landmark or within a historic district; and to establish other rules and regulations consistent with the intent and purpose of the historic landmarks and districts ordinance. The Commission has nine (9) members appointed to three (3) year terms. Members should have special interest, education and/or experience in historic preservation. Members must include at least two (2) architects and one (1) attorney. Members may not hold any other elected or appointed position in City Government. For more information, see the Zoning Code, Chapter 400 of the Municipal Code.
[R.O. 2011 §2.28.040; Ord. No. 6192, 1999; Ord. No. 6848 §3, 2-28-2011]
The Park Commission is an advisory body whose duties are to survey and plan for an adequate system of parks and recreational facilities, approve Park Department rules and regulations, and advise and investigate problems in administration of the parks. There are seven (7) members on the Commission, and all must have been residents for two (2) years prior to appointment. The term of office is three (3) years. For more information, see Article VI of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2011 §2.28.060; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
The Traffic Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council. The Commission studies traffic and parking problems and advises the Council and City Manager on same, carries on educational activities in traffic matters, and makes recommendations on ways and means of improving traffic conditions and administering and enforcing traffic regulations. The Commission has ten (10) members, including seven (7) citizens and a member of the Police Department, a representative of the Public Works and Parks Department, and a member of the City Council. The term of office is three (3) years. For more information, see Article VII of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2011 §2.28.070; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
The Industrial Development Authority is an organization which is devoted to helping attract industrial development and economic expansion in University City. It is a quasi-independent group governed by Missouri Statutes and is empowered to sell industrial development or revenue bonds. There are seven (7) members, all of whom are appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of the City Council. The term of office is six (6) years. For more information, see Article VIII of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2011 §2.28.080; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority takes its authority from and is governed by Missouri State Statutes. The authority may, with City Council approval, prepare, recommend, and carry out redevelopment and/or urban renewal plans in blighted or insanitary areas or where development or redevelopment is needed. There are five (5) Commissioners, all of whom must be taxpayers who have resided in the City for five (5) years. Members are appointed by the Mayor to four (4) year terms. For more information, see Article IX of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2011 §2.28.090; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
The Board of Adjustment hears and determines all appeals for variances in zoning matters, as provided by the City Charter and under State law. The Board has five (5) citizen members and must include a structural engineer with not less than five (5) years' professional experience; an architect with not less than five (5) years' professional experience; a member with not less than five (5) years' experience in the real estate business; and two (2) members appointed at large. There are also three alternate members. The term of office is five (5) years. For more information, see Article XI of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2011 §2.28.100; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
The Board of Appeals has jurisdiction to hear and decide appeals
where it is alleged that there is error in any order, requirement
or decision made by the Building Commissioner. For more information,
see Title V of this Code.
[R.O. 2011 §2.28.110; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
The Civil Service Board advises the Council and Director of Personnel on problems regarding personnel administration, hears appeals from disciplinary action, makes investigations it considers necessary concerning personnel administration in the municipal service, and approves civil service rules. The Board consists of five (5) members who must have been residents for at least two (2) years prior to appointment. The term of office is three (3) years. Members of official political party committees are not eligible to serve. For more information, see Charter Sections 50 to 52.
[R.O. 2011 §2.28.120; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
The Library Board establishes policy and is the governing board of the library, with the primary purpose of ensuring high quality library service to the community. The Board appoints the library director who supervises the expenditure of all funds credited to the library. The Board consists of nine (9) members who are appointed to three (3) year terms. No member of municipal government may be a Board member, nor may anyone related to a board member be employed by the Board. For more information, see Article XII of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2011 §2.28.130; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
The Board of Trustees of the Non-Uniformed Employees Retirement Fund is responsible for the management and control of all matters relating to the administration of the Retirement Fund for non-uniformed employees in accordance with State Statutes and City Code provisions. There are nine (9) members consisting of five (5) citizens, two (2) salaried members of the non-uniformed employees (both of whom are elected by their peers), the City Manager and a member of the City Council. The latter two (2) are non-voting members. The term of office is four (4) years. For more information, see Article XIII of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2011 §2.28.140; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
The Board of Trustees of the Police and Firemen's Retirement Fund is responsible for the management and control of all matters relating to the administration of the Retirement Fund for uniformed police and fire personnel in accordance with State Statutes and City Code provisions. There are nine (9) members consisting of five (5) citizens, a salaried member of the Fire Department and a salaried member of the Police Department (both of whom are elected by their peers), the City Manager, and a member of the City Council. The latter two (2) are non-voting members. The term of office is four (4) years. For more information, see Article XIV of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2011 §2.28.150; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
The Committee for Access and Local Origination Programming (CALOP) is responsible for studying the educational and cultural programming needs of University City and encouraging development of programs that meet those needs. There are five (5) voting members who must be residents. At least one (1) member is chosen from a group of three (3) nominees submitted to Council by the franchisee. Members should have a background or knowledge of at least one (1) of three (3) areas: telecasting/cablecasting, educational programs, cultural activities. There are four (4) non-voting members — the City Manager or the City Manager's representative, a Councilmember, and a representative from the school district and the franchisee. The term of office is three (3) years. For more information, see Article XV of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2011 §2.28.160; Ord. No. 6859 §1, 8-8-2011]
The Green Practices Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council. The Commission studies sustainability practices of the City in the following areas: ecosystems/habitat; water/storm water; air quality/transportation; waste/resource conservation; land use/open space/parks; energy; green buildings. The Commission has seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. The term of office is three (3) years. For more information, see Article III of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 7134, 10-26-2020]
No person shall be appointed to or serve on a commission, authority,
board or committee if the person is related to a City employee within
the first degree of consanguinity or affinity and the employee's job
duties or responsibilities are directly related to the duties or responsibilities
of the commission, authority, board or committee. The City Council,
as may be advised by the City Manager, shall determine whether any
person is ineligible for appointment or service under this Section,
consistent with all applicable law.
