The purpose of the Arts and Humanities Advisory Board is to promote and support arts and humanities in the City of Manhattan, as follows: To annually review the Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”) to make recommendations to incorporate arts and humanities elements into the CIP projects, as the advisory board deems appropriate. To provide an annual report and plan to the City Commission on arts and humanities opportunities in the City, to include recommended activities, programs, projects, and collaborations. To research and recommend fundraising and grant opportunities. To assist with developing City guidelines related to the selection and placement of public art and other displays, performances, exhibitions and similar arts and humanities activities. To make reports and recommendations to the governing body on all matters referred to it by the governing body.

The purpose of the Municipal Audit Committee is to recommend an independent firm of certified public accountants, qualified to perform the annual audit of the City; meet with City Auditors to discuss the auditing process including the examination of internal controls currently prescribed by the City; analyze and report significant findings in the annual audit report and make recommendations regarding such findings; make recommendations regarding the following finance documents; annual audit financial statements, management letter submitted by the independent auditor, response to management letter submitted by City staff, and financial management policies; review component unit information as necessary in relation to the City’s annual audit report and recommendation(s) to be made to the City Commission.

The Board of Zoning Appeals is a quasi-judicial board, which, through state statute, is granted the authority to consider and approve, or deny, applications requesting relief from the requirements of the Zoning Regulations involving private property within the City of Manhattan. The board's decisions are made following quasi-judicial procedure, to develop findings of fact, based on evidence presented to it during a public hearing.