Advisory Boards & Committees

Advisory Boards & Committees


There are numerous advisory boards and committees which assist the City Commission by providing recommendations on various policy issues. All appointments are made by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Commission. Volunteer board and committee members provide a valuable service to the community by dedicating hundreds of hours each year. The city-sponsored advisory boards and committees include:

Task Force Assignments


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force

​Temporary Committees



Outside Agencies

Thank you for your interest in serving the City of Manhattan. Please be aware of the meeting frequency, dates and times as well as requirements of members before choosing which board you would like to serve on. A description of each board/committee and the requirements of members can be found on each corresponding board page listed above. 

If you are interested in serving on a City of Manhattan Board or Committee, complete an interest form.

If you are interested in serving on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, please complete their interest form.

Positions Currently Open

  • Arts and Humanities Advisory Board (3 terms expiring)
  • Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (1 Pottawatomie County term opening, 1 Business term expiring)
  • Cemetery Board (1 term expiring)
  • Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board (2 terms expiring, 1 term opening, Members must be representatives of businesses located within the district)
  • Flint Hills Discovery Center Advisory Board (2 terms expiring)
  • Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (1 resident term opening, 1 term expiring)
  • Human Rights and Services Board (2 terms expiring)
  • Municipal Audit Committee (2 term openings)