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Boards & Commissions
Appointment to commissions, boards, and other citizen committees is often helpful in resolving the complex issues facing municipalities such as Grosse Pointe Park and is an important means of encouraging citizen participation. The purpose of these groups is to sift and analyze data and then make recommendations unless they have authority to vote under the City Charter or State Law. The board members should know exactly what they are responsible for, what their authority is, and what they are supposed to accomplish. Both board members/commissioners should keep in mind that citizen boards are advisory in nature, and that the ultimate decision making authority rests with the council.
To be considered for a position on one of these boards / commissions, please download the application HERE. Completed applications should be submitted to the Clerk's office.
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Beautification Commission
The purpose of the Grosse Pointe Park Beautification Commission shall be to advise the City of Grosse Pointe Park on recommendations for the beautification and environmental concerns of Grosse Pointe Park.
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Board of Review
For the purpose of revising and correcting assessments, the Board of Review shall have the same powers and perform like duties in all respects as are by the general tax laws conferred upon and required of boards of review in townships, except as otherwise provided in this Charter.
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Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) exists to promote the revitalization and enhancement of the City of Grosse Pointe Park Jefferson Ave Business District through the placement and maintenance of public facilities, including libraries, cultural institutions, public parking and streetscape enhancements within the district.
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Ethics Review Board
Discover information on the Ethics Review Board .
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Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission consists of seven members, six of whom shall be representative, insofar as possible, of different professions or occupations, and shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to approval by the Council. One member shall be an ex-officio member, namely: a member of the City Council appointed by the Mayor subject to approval by a majority vote of the Council.
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Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission advises the City Council on Park-related projects and activities.
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Tax Increment Finance Authority
Tax Increment Finance Authority
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Zoning Board of Appeals
The City of Grosse Pointe Park Zoning Board of Appeals has two primary responsibilities. The first of these is to interpret the language of the City's Zoning Ordinance when its meaning is unclear, or when there is uncertainty as to whether the language applies to a particular situation. The board is also responsible for the interpretation of the zoning map, including questions concerning the location of zoning district boundaries.