The purpose of boards, committees, and commissions is to advise the City Council on areas of community interest. Advisory boards cannot pass ordinances. Their purpose is to study the concerns at hand and make recommendations to the City Council. Volunteers are appointed by the City Council and must be registered voters and reside within the City unless further noted. A copy of the agenda for each meeting is posted at City Hall for public viewing at least 72 hours prior to all scheduled meetings.

For information about vacancies and application procedures, contact:

City Secretary - (817) 616- 3810 City Hall, 3200 Diana Drive

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Application PDF file

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The Animal Shelter Advisory Board consists of 9 members and meets at least once each calendar quarter at 7:00 p.m., at the Law Enforcement Center. One member shall be a licensed veterinarian, one member shall be a municipal official;

The Animal Shelter Advisory Board shall:

• recommend to the City Council improvements and revisions to animal control ordinances, programs, fee structures, and shelter needs as it may deem necessary.

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The Board of Adjustment consists of 5 members, plus 4 alternates. The Board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, if needed, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.

The Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeal concerning building codes and grants variances and exceptions to the building regulations.

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The Crime Prevention Advisory Board consists of 7 members. The Board meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., at the Law Enforcement Center.

The Crime Prevention Advisory Board:

• disseminates, on a weekly basis, information regarding criminal activities to the block captains in their assigned grid;
• schedules and coordinates quarterly block captain meetings;
• assists the crime prevention officer by organizing and participating in various crime prevention programs or events;
• recruits active citizen participation in the crime prevention programs offered by the Police Department;
• recognizes those citizens who have contributed to the success of the crime prevention program; and recommends to the City Council improvements in crime prevention programs and services.

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The Charter Review Committee consists of 6 members.

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The Economic Development Advisory Board consists of 5 members plus 2 alternates, with any 2 not required to be registered voters of the City, but having business interests in the City. This board meets the 3rd Monday of every month.

The Economic Development Advisory Board:

• recommends to the City Council policy alternatives which will promote and enhance economic development while ensuring quality of life in the city;
• recommends to the City Council policies which attract new businesses and assist existing businesses;
• recommends to City Council policies which encourage commercial development and redevelopment;
• coordinates, schedules, and hosts meetings of members of the business community in order to facilitate a positive relationship between the city and the business community; and establishes a data base of information relating to market characteristics, labor force, land availability, labor availability and capital availability in the city.

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Keep Richland Hills Beautiful consists of 7 members. The Commission meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., in the Community Board Room.

Keep Richland Hills Beautiful:

• Recommends refuse and environmental management policies to the City Council so all city refuse and Keep Richland Hills Beautiful activities may follow a common purchase;
• develops city-wide refuse and environmental policy plans;
• evaluates city actions in light of that policy;
• determines and recommends to the City Council management and program priorities on a city-wide basis;
• recommends enforcement and additional program alternatives; and
• monitors city performance from data collected and examined under Keep American Beautiful guidelines and makes an annual report to the City Council.

For additional information, visit the following web sites http://www.ktb.org http://www.kab.org.

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The Library Advisory Board consists of 5 members and meets on the 2nd Tuesday, every other month.

The Library Advisory Board advises the City Council on all matters pertaining to the City's library.

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The Parks and Beautification Advisory Board consists of 5 members. The Board meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m

The Parks and Beautification Advisory Board:

• acts in an advisory capacity and recommends plans to the City Council on the operation, layout, planning and development of parks, outdoor recreation facilities and beautification of city-owned property;
• provides guidance and assistance in the form of recommendations by providing a yearly budget to the City Council for the expenditure of funds out of Parks and Beautification Fund from dedicated donations for projects which support the beautification and general appearance of city-owned property and for improvements to the parks;
• assists in the development of the city's five year capital improvements plan including future acquisition of potential park and open space lands;
• promotes community appearance and stimulates public interest in the improvement of park facilities and general appearance of the community;
• recommends to the City Council general rules and regulations governing the use of parks, open spaces and other outdoor recreational facilities; and
• recommends to the City Council in an advisory capacity beautification and outdoor recreational programs for the citizens of the city.

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The Planning and Zoning Commission consists of 5 members, plus 2 alternates. The Commission meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.

The Planning and Zoning Commission shall:

• recommend a City plan for the physical development of the City;
• recommend to the City Council approval or disapproval of proposed changes in the Zoning plan; and
• recommend to the City Council approval or disapproval of proposed platting or subdividing land within the corporate limits of the City to the extent authorized by law.

The Commission is responsible to and acts as an advisory body to the City Council.

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The Richland Hills Development Corporation (RHDC) is public, non-profit corporation that promotes economic development in the City of Richland Hills. The mission of the Richland Hills Development Corporation is to foster and encourage responsible economic development activities that result in job creation, retention, increased tax base and an improved sustainability and quality of life for the citizens of Richland Hills.

The Richland Hills Development Corporation administers the 1/8 cent economic development sales tax approved by the voters of Richland Hills.

The Richland Hills Development Corporation is managed by a board of seven directors serving two year terms. Four of the directors shall be council members and the remaining three board members are appointed by the City Council. The City Manager serves at the corporation president and Matt Shaffstall, the City’s Economic Development Specialist serves as the corporation administrator.

The RHDC meets as necessary.

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Established to coordinate city sponsored events and to promote the City.

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The Teen Court Advisory Board consists of 10 members, with 2 members being students eligible for the Teen Court Program.

The Teen Court recommends to the City Council for approval the practices and procedures of the Teen Court which are initially drawn and promulgated by the Municipal Court Judge.

Teen Court is held on the 4th Monday of each month. Board members are required to attend and assist in the Teen Court process.

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