Howto:Join a community board

Did you ever think you'd like to be on a community board? If so, you might find the following helpful.

Membership Requirements
To be a member of a community board, you must meet the following requirements:


 * Reside in the district in which you are applying, or,
 * Operate a business in the district in which you are applying.
 * Be 16 years of age.

Voting Members
Appointment to the 50 voting seats on a community board are by the Borough President. However, 50% of these appoints must be with the concurrence of the local city council members.

Community Members
Any community resident may participate on a board's committees with the approval of the board chair. Such membership enables full participation in committee meetings, including voting rights. Votes are recorded by community members and those appointed (by the BP) members.

City Council Member
All council members representing a community district are ex-officio members of the board. They can participate fully in conversations but do not have voting rights.

Step 1
Request on application from the borough president's office.

Step 2
Complete the application, including, if possible, the endorsement of the applicant's city council member.

Step 3
Submit the application to the borough president and keep one's fingers crossed.

Timing
The application process typically begins January 1, however, this varies by borough. Appoints are made for two year terms beginning April 1 of each year.