The Lafayette City Council is the community’s primary legislative body, comprised of seven members elected on a non-partisan basis. The Lafayette Planning Commission, made up of seven citizens, approves the city’s policy statements in areas of major concern, such as growth, transportation, economic development and the environment. The city also maintains a number of other boards, commissions, committees and task forces that include:

• Historic Preservation Board
• Open Space Advisory Committee
• Outdoor Classroom Task Force
• Waste Reduction Advisory Committee
• Senior Advisory Board
• Library Board
• Pension Board
• Cultural Arts Commission
• Youth Advisory Committee
• Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Latino Advisory Board
• Energy Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Downtown Action Committee
• Public Art Committee

Current Openings on Boards & Commissions

City Council Vacancy - open until 5 pm on July 19, 2010

Energy Sustainability Committee Member - open until filled

Open Space Advisory Committee Member - open until filled

Latino Advisory Board Member - open until August 16, 2010