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CITY OF HALTOM CITY
CURRENT BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Approximately 86 volunteers serve on 14 boards and commissions. These committees
were created either by City Code, City Ordinance, or Resolution. The responsibilities,
powers, terms of office, membership size, qualifications and meeting schedules vary for
each board and commission.

The City Council seeks nominations of citizens interested in serving as vacancies arise.
Information regarding the duties and responsibilities of the boards and commissions and
how to apply for a position on a board or commission can be obtained through the City
Secretary’s Office.

ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The purpose is to assist the city in complying with the requirements of V.T.C.A., Health
and Safety Code Ch. 823, which regulates the operation of local government animal
shelters. The Animal Advisory Committee consists of five members nominated and
appointed by the city council at large. One member is a licensed veterinarian, one
member a municipal official, one member represents an animal welfare organization, one
member has duties that include the daily operation of an animal shelter, and the fifth
member is a citizen of the city. The committee holds meetings at least three times a year.

ADVISORY BEAUTIFICATION AND REVITALIZATION BOARD

The purpose of this board is to confer with council and staff and to assist in the
development and execution of beautification, cleanliness, and revitalization programs
within the city and to encourage participation in an ongoing effort. The responsibility of
the board is to communicate with the residents of the city various means in which to
improve the city’s image through methods and projects presented and developed by the
board. There are 8 members and the board meets on the third Monday of each month at
7 p.m. in City Hall.

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

The Civil Service Commission consists of three citizens who meet specific criteria in their
years of residency, age, and prior elective office service. The members are directed to
administer the civil service ordinance and when sitting as a board of appeals for a
suspended or aggrieved employee, they are to conduct such hearing fairly and impartially
and are to render a fair and just decision, considering only the evidence presented before
them in such hearing. Members are considered to be officers of the City of Haltom City,
are appointed by the Mayor for three-year terms, and the Commission meets as needed.

CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT

The major purpose of the Crime Control and Prevention District Board is to combat,
reduce, and prevent crime within Haltom City. The CCPD administers the expenditures
of the ¼ cent crime tax that was approved by the voters in 1995. The board is also
responsible for assembling a budget for each fiscal year. Resolution No. R-2006-002-01
removed the membership of the City Council as the Board of Directors and allows citizens

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