Committee Vacancies

Volunteer opportunities are currently available on the following committees:

Communications Committee -- 2 youth positions
Environmental Committee -- 1 youth position
Parks & Recreation Committee -- 1 vacancy (Ward 2); 2 youth positions
Prairie Village Arts Council -- 2 youth positions
Tree Board -- 2 youth positions
Sister City Committee -- 2 youth positions

Committee List:

• Park & Recreation Committee
• Planning Commission
• Board of Zoning Appeals
• Animal Control Committee
• Civil Service Commission
• Communications Committee
• Prairie Village Arts Council
• Environment/Recycle Committee
• Board of Code Appeals
• Villagefest Committee
• Sister City Committee
• Tree Board
• ADA Advisory Committee
• Ad Hoc Committees

Park & Recreation Committee

Meets: 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m.
Responsibility: The Park & Recreation Committee recommends policies and guidelines to the City Council on issues related to the Prairie Village park system and the Prairie Village Swimming Pool Complex. This committee was instrumental in the pool complex renovations which occurred in 2000. The Park and Recreation Committee also prepares an annual park improvement and maintenance program.

Planning Commission

Meets: 1st Tuesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m.
Responsibility: The Planning Commission reviews issues related to land use in the City, including requests for re-zoning, development proposals for new or expanded commercial construction, Conditional Use Permits, and Special Use permits. The Planning Commission also reviews the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

Board of Zoning Appeals

Meets: 1st Tuesday of the Month, 6:30 p.m.
Responsibility: The Board of Zoning Appeals hears requests for variances to the City's zoning regulations and appeals of zoning interpretations made by City staff.

Animal Control Committee

Meets: As Needed
Responsibility:The Animal Control Committee's functions include issues related to animal welfare and control. This committee also makes decisions regarding appeals and requests by residents to keep dangerous animals in the City.

Civil Service Commission

Meets: As Needed
Responsibility:The Prairie Village Civil Service Commission assists in determining qualifications of applicants for the position of commissioned police officer, and for promotion of officers. The Civil Service Commission also serves as an appeals board for commissioned officers.

Communications Committee

Meets: 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 5:30 p.m.
Responsibility: The Communications Committee advises the City Council and City staff regarding the methods used by the City to communicate with residents, including the Prairie Village Voice newsletter and the City's web site, www.pvkansas.com.

Prairie Village Arts Council

Meets: 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m.
Responsibility: The Prairie Village Arts Council provides recommendations to the Governing Body regarding policies and guidelines on matters pertaining to: promotion and development of the arts in Prairie Village, acquisition of art for the city, landscaping of city facilities and development of cultural activities for the City. Several of the Arts Council's projects and initiatives include: coordinating art exhibits in the Municipal Offices' R.G. Endres Gallery, sponsoring concerts throughout the year.

Environment/Recycle Committee

Meets: 4th Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 pm
Responsibility: The Environment/Recycle Committee's primary objective is to increase awareness among Prairie Village residents of the importance of preserving the environment and natural resources. The Environment/Recycle committee sponsors a variety of programs and initiatives.

Board of Code Appeals

Meets: As needed
Responsibility:The Board of Code Appeals hears and provides rulings on appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and the interpretation of the City's adopted building and construction codes. Board of Code Appeals members should have experience in architecture, engineering and/or construction.

Villagefest Committee

Meets: 4th Thursday of the Month, 7:00 p.m.
Responsibility:The Villagefest Committee sponsors and coordinates the City's annual Villagefest 4th of July celebration.

Sister City Committee

Meets: 2nd Monday of the Month, 7:00 p.m.
Responsibility:The Prairie Village Sister City Committee recommends policies, guidelines or programs to promote cultural ties between Prairie Village other communities worldwide. Committee activities focus on developing educational and cultural exchanges.

Tree Board

Meets: 1st Wednesday of the Month, 6:00 p.m.
Responsibility: The Tree Board studies and provides recommendations regarding trees, shrubs and other plantings on City-owned property. The Tree Board also works to promote and preserve trees, shrubs, and plantings throughout the City.

ADA Advisory Committee

Meets: As needed
Responsibility: The ADA Advisory Committee advises the City of issues related to the City's continued efforts to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the City's sponsored services, programs and activities.

Ad Hoc Committees

Meets: As needed
Responsibility:Ad Hoc Committees are established by the Mayor to discuss a particular subject and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council. These committees meet as long as necessary, but are not considered permanent committees.

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