Boards & Commissions

Planning Commission
The Planning Commission consists of seven members who are appointed by the Mayor, and is a governing body of the City.  The Planning Commission makes determinations and recommendations regarding land use and development within the City.  In addition, it the duty of this commission to study, plan for and make recommedations to the City Council regarding the promotion, coordination and regulation of future growth, development and settlement of the City and adjacent area.  The Planning Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., 99 South 1st Street, Creswell. 

Budget Committee
The Budget Committee consists of the seven City Councilors and seven citizens at large.  The citizens are appointed by the Council and serve three year terms.  The Budget Committee is a governing body of the City. The Budget Committee meets as necessary throughout the year, but typically meets during the spring to review the proposed budget.  Budget Committee meetings are open to the public, and public input is received at the meetings.

Airport Commission
The Airport Commission consists of five members who are appointed by the Mayor with consent of the Council, and serves as an advisory body to the Council.  The Airport Commission meets at least once per calendar quarter.  This commission recommends adoption of rules and regulations pertaining to maintenance of airport facilities, number and location of airport hangars, commercial useage of the airport, along with safety regulations and long range planning and development.

Advisory Park Board
The Advisory Park Board consists of nine members who are appointed by the Mayor with consent of the Council and serves as an advisory body to the Council.  The Park Board meets on an as needed basis and as directed by the Council.  This board advises the Council in developing, planning for, and maintaining the various parks, open space, facilities and programs in which the City of Creswell has an interest.

Tree Board
The Tree Board consists of seven members who are appointed by the Council and serves as an advisory body to the Council.  The Tree Board meets on an as needed basis.  This board was created to advise the Council on the preservation, pruning, planting, removal and disposition of all street and park trees.