Boards and Commissions
Meeting times, dates, and locations are subject to change.
Call 321-6806 for more information on any meeting time, date or location.
Registered voters of the City of Hot Springs interested in serving on a board or commission should contact the city manager's office at 321-6810 for an application and additional information.
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The following boards and commissions were created by the Hot Springs Board of Directors. Members are appointed or confirmed by the board of directors pursuant to the board's appointive powers under state law.
Advertising and Promotion Commission - Regular Meeting Time & Location: Last Monday of the month, at 3:00 p.m., in Room 205, Hot Springs Convention Center. Description: This seven-member commission administers the collection and expenditure of the City's 3% tax on prepared food and lodging for the purpose of promoting Hot Springs. The Commission also operates the Convention Center, Downtown Visitors Center and the Hot Springs Mountain Tower. The administrative offices of the Commission's CEO and staff are located in the Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Boulevard. H.S.C. §5-2-1 contains a complete description of the Commission's duties and responsibilities as well as qualifications for membership.
Airport Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting Time & Location: Third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m., airport terminal building, Hot Springs Municipal Airport, 525 Airport Road. Description: This committee was created for the purpose of investigating activities at the Municipal Airport until such time as a permanent commission is established. The Committee consists of five members and assists the Airport Manager and City Manager in the development and review of airport operating policies and procedures. H.S.C. §11-1-1 contains a complete description of the Committee's duties and responsibilities as well as qualifications for membership.”
Animal Control Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting Time & Location: As needed, Conference Room, Animal Services Center, 319 Davidson Drive. Description: This seven member committee assists the Animal Services Department in evaluating policies and procedures including public education efforts concerning responsible pet ownership. H.S.C. §10-2-1 authorizes this advisory commission and describes its membership, duties and responsibilities.
Arts Advisory Committee - The Arts Advisory Committee is made up of nine members whose responsibilities are to review and recommend placement of permanent art at publicly-owned facilities in the city; to assist in the organization and promotion of temporary art exhibits at publicly-owned facilities; and to assist in the securing of private grant funding and art donations for permanent art displays at public buildings in the city. Meetings are held in the Board Chambers, City Hall, on an as-needed basis. H.S.C. §2-8-33 contains a complete description of the Committee's duties and responsibilities as well as qualifications for membership.
Board of Zoning Adjustment - Regular Meeting Time & Location: Fourth Monday of every month unless otherwise posted at 4:00 p.m., in the Board Chambers, City Hall. Description: This five-member Board hears appeals and variance requests concerning the administration and application of the Zoning Code. H.S.C. §16-2-13 contains a complete description of the Board's duties and responsibilities as well as qualifications for membership.
Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Regular Meeting Time & Location: As needed, in the Board Chambers, City Hall. Description: This five member Board hears appeals from the decision of the administrative officers in respect to the enforcement and application of various development codes. H.S.C. §15-1-10 contains a complete description of the Board's duties and responsibilities as well as qualifications for membership.
Central Business Improvement District No. Three Commission - Regular Meeting Time & Location: As needed at announced locations. Description: The five-member CBID Commission is established in accordance with state law governing such districts and oversees the development and maintenance of the District's plan of improvements. Members serve an unspecified term.
Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting Time & Location: Third Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m., Police Station, 641 Malvern Ave. Description: The Commission performs various personnel-related functions related to the City's uniformed departments (fire and police) including administration of hiring and promotional testing. The Commission consists of five members and is established by H.S.C. §10-3-1 pursuant to state law.
Community Development Advisory Committee – Regular Meeting Time & Location: First Thursday of the month, 1:00 p.m., Board Chambers, City Hall. Description: The CDAC consists of five (5) citizens and makes recommendations to the City Board of Directors in evaluating and establishing the operating policies and procedures for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program. H.S.C. §2-8-34 contains a complete description of the Committee's duties and responsibilities as well as qualifications for membership.
Construction Trades Advisory Committee – Regular Meeting Time & Location: Meets quarterly (January, April, July and October), second Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., Transportation Depot, 100 Broadway Terrace. Description: The committee consists of nine members who review and recommend changes, revisions and modifications to the Hot Springs mechanical, building, electrical and plumbing codes for consideration by the Board of Directors. H.S.C. §15-1-11 contains a complete description of the Committee's duties and responsibilities as well as qualifications for membership.
Historic District Commission – Regular Meeting Time & Location: Third Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Chambers, City Hall. Description: The five-member commission administers the rules and regulations governing the downtown historic district pursuant to state law. H.S.C. §16-7-21 contains a complete description of the Commission’s duties and responsibilities as well as qualifications for membership.
Hot Springs/Garland County Beautification Commission - Regular Meeting Time & Location: Third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m., 500 Mid America Blvd. Description: This Commission was jointly created by the City and County governing bodies to assist in various Green Initiative and beautification efforts. The Commission has a staff member and offices and is funded by the general funds of the city, county and outside grants. 11 of the 25 members are appointed by the Board of Directors. Duties, responsibilities and membership information are found in H.S.C. §2-8-3.
Housing Authority of Hot Springs - Regular Meeting Time & Location: Third Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in West Conference Room, Mountainview Towers, 100 Highrise Circle. Description: The Authority administers the public housing programs funded by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The five commissioners are self-appointing and are confirmed by the Board of Directors. The authority is governed by state and federal law and maintains a staff and administrative offices separate from other city or county offices.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting Time & Location: Third Thursday of the month, 5:00 p.m. 111 Opera St. (Parks & Recreation Administrative Office), alternating months for official meetings and tours of park facilities. Description: This seven-member group provides guidance and oversight in the City's parks and recreation programming, planning and policy development. H.S.C. §11-2-1 describes the committee’s duties and responsibilities.
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting Time & Location: Second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m., Board Chambers, City Hall. Description: The Commission reviews all land development proposals within the City and subdivisions outside the corporate limits to insure compliance with the Zoning Code. The nine-member commission's duties and responsibilities are enumerated found in H.S.C. §16-1-1.
Transportation Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting Time & Location: As needed, Transportation Depot, 100 Broadway Terrace or City Hall Board Chambers. Description: This seven-member committee assists the Board of Directors and City staff in the establishment of policies for the City's public transit system as well as public transportation issues of a general nature. H.S.C. §13-2-1 contains the duties and responsibilities of this committee.
Urban Forestry Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting Time & Location: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m., in the Engineering Conference Room, City Hall. Description: The purpose of this five-member committee is to promote, protect and enhance the beauty, environmental benefits and general welfare of the Hot Springs urban forest in an advisory role for the Board of Directors. H.S.C. §17-6-15 describes the committee’s duties and responsibilities.
