A message to the citizens of Lake Havasu City:
On behalf of the Mayor, City Council, city staff and residents of Lake Havasu City, we are
very pleased that you have expressed an interest in serving on one of the City’s boards, com-
missions or committees. It is the volunteerism and help of our residents that links a community
together and brings forth these vital services. Your willingness to participate and to
share your knowledge and experiences is truly appreciated.
Lake Havasu City is committed to providing programs and services in the community both
needed and wanted. Every board, commission and committee member plays a pivotal role in
providing guidance and direction on numerous important issues.
This packet includes profiles of each of the various boards, commissions and committees, and is
intended to provide you with helpful information about the role appointed members have when
serving. It is hoped that once you have read through these materials that you will visualize
yourself serving on one of these boards, commissions or committees, knowing that you can
contribute to its success. Serving takes time, commitment, and vision, but our community is well
worth the effort!
You can apply for an appointment by completing the application included with this packet and
returning it to the Lake Havasu City Clerk’s office. Although there may not be a vacancy at the
time you apply, your application will be retained for one year from the time it is received. A
current list of interested citizens is maintained in the event a vacancy occurs.
You can make a difference and you will enjoy serving on one of Lake Havasu City’s boards,
commissions, or committees that shape and develop your community.
Again, thank you for your interest.
LAKE HAVASU CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
APPLICATION PACKET
THE ROLE OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
The
Lake Havasu City Code allows the City Council to create boards, commissions, and
committees to advise the City Council and/or carry out specific duties, which are administered
by City staff. The responsibilities and duties of each board, commission, and committee are set
forth by the City Council and/or the Arizona Revised Statutes.
Membership and selection of board, commission, and committee appointees are governed by the
City Council unless otherwise mandated by state law. Terms of members generally range from
two to three years unless otherwise specified, but members may be removed by majority vote of
the City Council at any time. Some boards, commissions, and committees also require the
appointment of alternate members to serve in the absence of a regular member.
As mentioned above, some boards, commissions, and committees operate under state law and
have decision making authority, while others are advisory in nature. The City Council has the
discretion to accept, reject, or modify the recommendations it receives from its advisory boards,
commissions, and committees. The City Council must weigh and consider all information
received on any particular issue and make decisions that are in the best interest of the City. If a
recommendation is rejected or modified, rest assured it is not a reflection of the importance of
your role as a board, commission, or committee member.
All board, commission, and committee members must disclose conflicts of interest in accordance
with state law. A conflict occurs when a public officer (this term includes board, commission
and committee members) or employee personally has or whose relative has a substantial interest
in any contract, sale, purchase or service to the City, or any decision of the City. Conflicts of
interest must be declared and recorded in the official City records maintained by the City Clerk.
Members must also refrain from voting on or otherwise participating in any manner in any
contract, sale, purchase, service, or decision of the City relating to the conflicting interest. For
more information on conflict of interest law, contact the Lake Havasu City Attorney’s office.
City staff members assigned to assist boards, commissions, and committees also have a
responsibility to their supervisor and to Lake Havasu City. City staff will provide information
and materials to assist board, commission, and committee members with their duties and
responsibilities, and will offer suggestions to help accomplish board, commission, and
committee goals and objectives. Staff also has an obligation to present balanced information on
issues so that both the positive and negative aspects can be readily identified.
If you have specific questions on boards, commissions, or committees that you may be interested
in, please contact the City Clerk’s office for assistance.
Information Source: Municipal Airport (764-3330)
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
To provide citizen input to the City Council for the improvement of the Lake
Havasu City Municipal Airport to ensure continued fiscal health, prosperity
and the common good of all citizens of Lake Havasu City.
Mission
The Board is appointed by the City Council and is composed of seven regular
members and no less than two or more than three alternate members.
Five regular members being pilots and two members being non-pilots
Two alternate members being pilots and at least one non-pilot.
The terms of office are staggered. The board members elect a Chair and Vice-
Chair each year who shall serve a term of one year.
Composition
Time
Commitment
Regular meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
Members may be asked to serve on one or more sub-committees for the
purpose of research and developing plans and resolutions to various airport
issues. Time commitment will vary according to task assignments. There is no
limit on the number of terms a member can serve. Each member shall serve
until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.
Responsibilities
Monitors and recommends actions relative to the Airport Master Plan,
policy, future growth and development, land use, budget, rates and
charges.
Promotes, supports and enhances airport operations for the benefit of
all city residents.
Hears complaints and recommends resolutions made by majority vote
of the Board to staff for City Council consideration.
Minimum
Qualifications
At least six of the members must be qualified electors and full-time residents
of Lake Havasu City for a minimum of one year prior to appointment. One
member need not be a resident, but must have resided in the area served by the
Airport for not less than one year prior to appointment.
Contacts and
Relationships
Council members, City residents and Airport users/tenants.
Rev. 5/2018
Information Source: Development Services Department (453-4148)
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
To hear and decide variance requests and appeals of decisions of the Zoning
Administrator relative to zoning development within parameters established
by state law.
Mission
The Board is appointed by the City Council and is composed of five to seven
regular members with three-year terms, and three alternate members with two-
year terms. The terms of office are staggered.
Composition
Time
Commitment
The Board meets on an as-needed basis in regular and special meetings, and
members must also review meeting agendas and materials prior to scheduled
meetings. There is no limit on the number of terms a member can serve.
Members and alternates shall serve until their successor is appointed and
qualified.
Responsibilities
Hears and decides appeals of decisions of the Zoning Administrator by
any aggrieved party.
Hears and decides requests for variance from the terms of the City
Code, Title 14, Zoning.
Minimum
Qualifications
Members must be residents of Lake Havasu City and be at least 18 years of
age.
Contacts and
Relationships
Members interact with City Staff, members of the general public and the
development community and all other persons and groups
who may have
business, which is within the authority of the Board. Although decisions of the
Board are final and cannot be appealed to the City Council, the Board may,
from time to time, meet with the City Council in a forum such as a
work session.
Rev. 7/2019
Information Source: Parks and Recreation Department (453-8686)
PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
To provide quality community recreation programs/services and City park
facilities for the benefit and enjoyment of residents and visitors through
vision, planning, and development.
Mission
The Board is appointed by the City Council and is composed of eight
regular members with three-year terms, and one member from the student
body of a local high school with a two-year term. The terms of office are
staggered. The Board receives support from the Parks
and Recreation
Division Manager and staff.
Composition
Time
Commitment
Regular meetings are held on the fourth Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
Special meetings and/or work sessions may be scheduled throughout the year
as necessary. There is no limit on the number of terms a member can serve.
Each regular member shall serve until his or her successor is appointed and
qualified
Responsibilities
Reviews issues relating to parks and/or recreation policies and
procedures.
Makes recommendations to staff for City Council consideration.
Establishes priorities for the development of parks and recreation
facilities and/or programs.
Minimum
Qualifications
Members must be residents of Lake Havasu City and should possess a
background and/or interest in parks and recreation programs.
Contacts and
Relationships
Members interact with City Council, City Staff
, and members of the public.
Rev. 7/2019
Information Source: Development Services Department (453-4148)
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
The Commission considers land use applications and provides
recommendations to the City Council to provide for a well-balanced,
functional, and aesthetically pleasing community through application of
adopted land use and development standards, as well as discretional site and
architectural review.
Mission
The Commission is appointed by the City Council and is composed of seven
regular members with three-year terms, and three alternate members with two-
year terms. The terms of office are staggered.
Composition
Time
Commitment
The Commission meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at
9:00 a.m. Special meetings and/or work sessions may be scheduled throughout
the year as necessary. There is no limit on the number of terms a member can
serve. Each member shall serve until his or her successor is appointed and
qualified
Responsibilities
Recommends regulations, codes and ordinances for consideration by
the City Council.
Hears requests for granting approval to various land use applications.
Recommends various classes of land uses to the City Council.
Conducts other business as permitted by state law and local ordinance.
Minimum
Qualifications
Members must be residents of Lake Havasu City.
Contacts and
Relationships
Members interact with the City Council, City staff, members of the
community, developers and all other persons or groups who may have
business which is within the authority of the Commission.
Rev. 7/2019
Information Source: City Clerk's Office (928) 453-4142
PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL
RETIREMENT SYSTEM LOCAL BOARD
To administer, within laws established by state statute and
guidelines of local
rules, membership eligibility and service credits and determine the amount,
manner, and time of benefit payments under the Public Safety Personnel
Retirement System (PSPRS) for eligible fire and police employees and
eligible dependents.
Mission
The board is composed of two citizens and two fire and police
employee-elected members and is chaired by the Mayor or his/her designee.
Citizen members are appointed by the City Council to staggered four-year
terms. The board receives staff support from the Local Board Secretary.
Composition
Time
Commitment
The board meets to review applications for enrollment and retirement on an
as-needed basis, approximately once a month. The board may also schedule
special meetings throughout the year as necessary.
Responsibilities
In accordance with state statutes:
Decides questions of eligibility and service credits.
Determines the amount, manner, and time of benefits under the
system.
Prescribes procedures to be followed in filing benefit applications.
Appoints medical boards.
Schedules and conducts hearings and re-hearings of benefit
determinations.
Minimum
Qualifications
Members should possess a background or have knowledge of public safety
benefit plans.
Contacts and
Relationships
Members interact with PSPRS system participants, City staff, and PSPRS
personnel.
Rev. 7/2019
Name:
Home Address:
City:
The City Council is responsible to appoint interested citizens to Boards, Commissions, and Committees. You must
attend the evening City Council meeting when appointment is going to be considered and be prepared to answer
questions from the Council, and express your interest and qualifications in the position you are applying for. The City
Clerk's office will inform you of the meeting date and time when your application will be considered.
Board/Commission/Committee you are applying for:
Home Phone:
Email:
Mailing Address & Zip:
State:
Work/Alt:
SECTION I:
No
Do you have any relatives that are employed with Lake Havasu City?
Yes No
If yes, explain:
SECTION II:
Have you previously served on a Board/Commission/Committee in another Community? Yes
If yes, indicate the Board, jurisdiction and years served:
Have you previously served on a Board/Commission/Committee in Lake Havasu City?
Yes
If yes, indicate Board and years served:
If previously served on a Lake Havasu City Board, have you completed the mandatory board member training?
For "No" or "N/A" responses, please explain: Yes No
N/A
Zip:
Please indicate the member position in which you are applying for: Regular Alternate Student
If applying for the Airport Advisory Board, please indicate your level of skill: Pilot Non-Pilot
No
LAKE HAVASU CITY
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Mail
City:
State:
Preferred method of receiving correspondence from the City Clerk's Office:
Number of Years Residing in Lake Havasu City:
Currently Employed:
Yes
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*(If retired, indicate last employer prior to retirement)
# Years Employed:
*Current Employer:
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Degree
Year
** A resume may be attached to show additional education and work experience.
Describe your involvement in the community (Include civic clubs, volunteer activities, service organization, etc.)
List additional qualifications or experience you believe qualifies you to be on a Lake Havasu City Board/Commission/Committee
Why do you want to serve on the Board/Commission/Committee you are applying for?
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