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.

Click Here to Apply

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 amontiel@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: Architect/Construction Representative. Terms are three years.
  • 1 vacancy: Representative of the Disabled Community. Terms are three years

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board

The Board is tasked with completing annual work plans, reports, evaluations, and budgets and making recommendations for allocation of TIF funding and any future amendments to the Downtown Urban Renewal District Plan.

  • 1 vacancy: Banking/Finance Representative. Interim Term expires January 31, 2027.
  • 1 vacancy: Engineering/Architecture Representative. Interim Term expires January 31, 2026. 

Board of Adjustment

The BOA deliberates on requests for variances from the City of Helena Zoning Ordinance to address any undue hardship caused by city zoning regulations on building a new structure(s), rehabilitating an existing structure(s), or expanding the existing structure(s) on such property. The requests are brought forth by citizen applicants and presented to the BOA by Planning Division staff.

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

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 Member. Terms are three years.

Building Board of Appeals

Created by Ordinance No. 2350 on August 20, 1984, this board consists of five (5) regular member and two (2) alternate members. All appointed members must be active in their respective fields and doing business in the City of Helena. This board shall determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and provide reasonable interpretations of the following codes: International Residential Code, International Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Existing Building Code, National Electrical Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and the International Fire Code. In addition, this Board of Appeals shall possess the duties of an appeals board for other codes as adopted in City Code Title 3.

  • 1 vacancy: Alternate Architect or Engineer. Terms are 5 years.
  • 1 vacancy: Alternate Contractor. Terms are 5 years.
  • 1 vacancy: Consumer/Citizen. Terms are 5 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.
  • 1 vacancy: Board Member. Term expires October 31, 2028.

Helena Housing Authority

The Helena Housing Authority is a non-profit agency which works to provide safe and affordable housing and related services to eligible, low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled.

  • 1 vacancy: Housing Authority dwelling resident. Terms are two years.

City-County Consolidated Parks Board

A 1999 interlocal agreement between Helena and Lewis and Clark County established the City-County Consolidated Parks Board as recommended in the city and county parks, recreation, and open spaces plan. The board serves in an advisory capacity to the city and county commissions in parks, recreation, and open lands matters.

  • 2 vacancies: City Appointees. Terms are three years.

City-County Consolidated Planning Board

The Board performs planning functions for the City and County and is the sole Planning Board to serve either or both governmental entities. Duties of this Board are to ensure the promotion of public health, safety, morals, convenience, order, and general welfare, and for the sake of efficiency and economy in the process of community development, the Board will prepare a growth policy and serve in an advisory capacity to the local governing bodies establishing said Board.

  • 1 vacancy: Representative of Conservation District. Term expires May 2026.
  • 1 vacancy: City Appointee. Term expires May 2026.

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

    o 1 vacancy: Owner or Representative of Property within the District. Term is 3 years.

    o 1 vacancy: Member at Large with vested interest within the District. Term is 2 years.

  • Downtown Urban Renewal District

    o 1 vacancy: Owner or Representative of Business within the District. Term is 2 years.

    o 1 vacancy: Member at Large with vested interest within the District. Term is 3 years.

  • Railroad Urban Renewal District

    o 1 vacancy: Member at Large with vested interest within the District. Term is 3 years.

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission serves in an advisory role on matters relating to zoning both changes in code and by application.

  • 1 vacancy: Board Member. Term expires May 2026.

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

Back to top