Boards & Commissions

Serving on a Board or Commission

  • The City of Mesquite’s Boards and Commissions are comprised of engaged citizens who volunteer their time, knowledge, and expertise to make a difference in their community. Duties of  boards and commissions may include serving in an advisory capacity, examining in-depth issues such as recommendations to zoning ordinances, advise and assist the city in adopting land use assumptions, making recommendations to City Council, and making decisions on variance requests from citizens. 

Requirements for Service

  • Persons interested in serving on a board or commission are required to complete an Application and Background Check. The general requirements for serving on a Board or commission are as  follows:
    • Must be a Qualified Voter
    • Must be a Mesquite Resident unless otherwise excepted
    • No felony convictions or no pending felony indictments
    • No Class A or B misdemeanor convictions within the last 10 years or pending Class A or B misdemeanor charges
    • Must not have been removed from a previous Board or Commission
  • Must be able to make the meeting requirements for all meetings. Please review each boards individual page to see additional requirements.
  • The application will be forwarded to the City Secretary's Office, where it will be maintained on file and provided to the City Council as vacancies occur on the various boards or commissions. Note: An additional form  is required for service on the Historic Mesquite, Inc., Board of Directors (Historic Mesquite Addendum) and the Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc., Board of Directors (Keep Mesquite Beautiful Addendum) this can be forwarded to Boards@cityofmesquite.com.
Application for Board or Commission
  1. Before starting an application, please watch the video on Serving on Boards and Commissions 
  2. Review the individual board or commission web page you are interested in to ensure you able to meet all requirements including the attendance policy.
  3. Be sure to have your Voter ID number, Drivers License number, and Social Security number available for the application. 
  4. When you are ready click the link below.

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Note: An additional form  is required for service on the Historic Mesquite, Inc., Board of Directors (Historic Mesquite Addendum) and the Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc., Board of Directors (Keep Mesquite Beautiful Addendum) this can be forwarded to Boards@cityofmesquite.com.