City Boards & Committees

The City of Helena has established several advisory boards and committees. Information on individual boards and committees, current vacancies, and the application process can be found below.

Unless otherwise stated, you must be a City resident in order to participate on a City of Helena board or committee.

You may view a map of the City limits here.

Board/Committee Training Series Schedule

Appointments to Boards and Committees

A vacancy, or expiring term, on any board or committee will be announced and public notice will be given of the vacancy. The media will be encouraged to make the vacancy known to the public and all interested citizens will be encouraged to submit applications on or before a specific date.

At a City Commission meeting the Mayor shall appoint, with the consent of the Commission, all members of board and committees.

In order to allow more citizens to have input on boards and committees, the Commission has set a policy that no individual shall serve on any board or committee more than six consecutive years or two terms, whichever is longer.

New Board Member Application Form             Current Board Member Reappointment Application Form

Application Information

Interested applicants should reference the list of current vacancies for due dates.

Hard-copy application forms are available in the office of the City Clerk, Room 323, City-County Administration Building, 316 N. Park Avenue, or via jschade@helenamt.gov. 

Current Vacancies

Current Vacancies

The City of Helena is currently accepting applications for the following positions. Individuals who have previously applied for any of the listed board vacancies are encouraged to reapply.

ADA Compliance Committee

The ADA Compliance Committee acts as an advisory committee to assist in determination of reasonable accommodations. The Committee may review requests for reconsideration of complaints forwarded by the ADA Coordinator, make determinations as to the validity of complaints, and provide descriptions of the resolution of those grievances that have been appealed. The Committee may recommend priorities for making structural changes to public facilities, offer suggestions on how to achieve program accessibility, and review and make recommendations on employment practices and accommodations for compliance.

  • 1 vacancy: Disabled Community Representative. Interim term expires September 1, 2028.
  • 1 vacancy: Citizen-at-Large Representative. Interim term expires September 1, 2028.  

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Advisory Board will review and make funding allocation recommendations to the Commission for each project applying for support from the AHTF, which was created as a resource intended to address the supply of housing for community members with lower incomes, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, the homeless, and others with special needs.

  • 1 vacancy: Engineering/Architecture Representative. First term expires January 31, 2029.
  • 2 vacancies: Banking/Finance Representative. Interim term expires January 31, 2027. 

Business Improvement District

The goal of the BID is to ensure the long-term preservation and vitality of the city’s economic, cultural, social, human, and natural assets. Through our programs and services, the BID works to keep the downtown a beautiful, vibrant, and safe place to work, shop, invest, explore, dine, and play.

  • 2 vacancies: Board Members. Terms are three years.

Citizen Conservation Board

The Citizens Conservation Board was created to recommend, report on, and monitor sustainability measures undertaken by the City of Helena.

  • 1 vacancy: Board Member. Terms are three years.

Golf Advisory Board

The Bill Roberts Golf Course Advisory Board supports City staff to provide the following: a public municipal golf course for users of all ages, abilities, and income ranges to enjoy; a goal of working towards the functioning of the course as a self-supporting entity; promote cost effective and efficient management of the course; a single, accessible forum for input from all golf course users.

  • 2 vacancies: Board Members. Interim terms expire October 31, 2026.

Helena Citizens Council (HCC)

There shall be (7) Neighborhood councils, collectively comprising a Helena Citizen's Council. Operating independently from the city commission or city officials, the Helena Citizen's Council shall review and recommend actions relating to the annual budget and make recommendations relating to future development of the city. 

District 1

  • 2 vacancies: Board Member.

District 3

  • 4 vacancies: Board Member.

District 4

  • 2 vacancies: Board Member.

District 5

  • 2 vacancies: Board Member.

District 6

  • 4 vacancies: Board Member.

Lewis and Clark Metro Opioid Abatement Governance Committee

The Lewis and Clark Metro Region Opioid Abatement Governance Committee meets quarterly, as needed, to review regional applications for funding and make recommendations to the Montana Opioid Abatement Trust ("MOAT") Advisory Committee for final review and approval. Opioid settlement funds are exclusively for opioid abatement projects/programs.

  • 1 vacancy: City Resident Board Member. Term expires May 25, 2027.

Planning Commission

SB382, also known as the Montana Land Use Planning Act, requires the City of Helena to create a Planning Commission, being a consolidation of all existing land use boards and commissions - Planning Board, Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment. The Planning Commission will be responsible for the recommendations of all legislative land use and planning decisions.

  • 2 vacancies: City Resident Board Member. Term expires May 1, 2028.
  • 2 vacancies: City Resident Board Member. Term expires May 1, 2029.

Tourism Business Improvement District

Resolution No. 19644, adopted on April 20th, 2009 created a Tourism Business Improvement District in the City of Helena. Per the resolution, the Board of Trustees is appointed by the City Commission and comprised of owners of lodging property within the District or their assignees.

  • 1 vacancy: Representative of an Owner or a Manager of Property within the District. Interim Term expires June 30, 2026.

Urban Renewal Tax Increment Financing Advisory Board

The Helena Urban Renewal Tax Increment Financing Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Helena City Commission. The Advisory Board will provide advice with respect to the following topics related to the City of Helena’s Urban Renewal Areas (Downtown URD, Railroad URD, and Capitol Hill URD): a) Annual work-plans, reports, evaluations, and budgets; b) Allocation of TIF funds for redevelopment projects; c) Amendments to the Urban Renewal District Plans; and d) Other matters as assigned by the Helena City Commission related to the Urban Renewal Areas.

Capitol Hill Urban Renewal District

  • 1 vacancy: Property Owner Representative. Interim term expires December 31, 2027
  • 1 vacancy: At-Large Member. Interim term expires December 31, 2026.

Downtown Urban Renewal District

  • 1 vacancy: Business Representative. Interim term expires December 31, 2026.
  • 1 vacancy: At-Large Member. Interim term expires December 31, 2027.

Board & Committee Pages

Find information about meeting agendas and minutes, members, and more by visiting the following board and committee pages:

 

Other Boards & Committees

City-County Planning Board (Jefferson County)

Pre-Release Screening Committee

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