Keller Boards and Commissions Defined.
The City of Keller (“City”) values the input from volunteer residents serving on boards and commissions. The City may have various kinds of Boards and Commissions including but not limited to:

Advisory Boards and Commissions:  These boards make recommendations to the City, but the City Council makes final decisions.  Their purpose is to give advice to the City Council on areas of community interest.  These committees are not governed by specific State law but are created by the City Council.  Some are created by city ordinance and may be created for a certain time or for an unspecified duration.  Advisory committees cannot pass ordinances; instead, their purpose is to study the concerns at hand and make recommendations.

Public Arts Board
Economic Development Board
Library Board
Metroport Teen Court Advisory Board
Parks and Recreation Board
Senior Citizen Advisory Board

Decision-making Boards and Commissions:  Decision-making Boards and Commissions are usually quasi-judicial boards empowered to make decisions and rulings on behalf of a governing body. The provisions concerning these Boards, committees, and commissions are located in the Local Government Code of the State of Texas.

Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (P&Z Commission)
Crime Control and Prevention District
Keller Development Corporation
Planning and Zoning Commission
Zoning Board of Adjustment

Handbook:  The Board and Commission Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to assist our dedicated members in understanding their roles, responsibilities, and the processes involved in serving our community. This valuable resource offers insights into the governance of our city and serves as a reference tool for board and commission members.

To access the Board and Commission Handbook, please click here. We encourage all current and prospective members to review this handbook to gain a deeper understanding of their vital contributions to our City's growth and development.

Appointment Process:  All positions on our Boards and Commissions are two-year staggered terms, therefore interviews will be conducted each year. The City Secretary will accept applications during September and/or October, and Interviews for applicants will be scheduled for late October or early November. Successful applicants will be appointed, and the administration of the Oath of Office will occur either on the 3rd Tuesday of November or the 1st Tuesday of December. Please note that due to scheduling constraints, appointments and oath administrations may occasionally be held at the next scheduled meeting of the respective board. New terms for Board and Commission members commence on December 1st of each year. It's important to remember that Board and Commission members serve at the pleasure of the City Council, and the City Council retains the right to change the appointment process at any time.

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