Boards and Commissions

The Sherman City Council has established a network of advisory boards and commissions to help provide a direct means of involvement for its citizens. You, as citizens of Sherman, are invited to participate and help make this program worthwhile and productive.

Although some boards require special knowledge, many only require that you have an adequate amount of time and that you have a sincere desire to become involved in your community.

The following is a list of current advisory boards and commissions and many will have vacant positions. If you find one that appeals to you and your interests, just complete the form and mail it in or you may pick up a form in the City Clerk's Office located at City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry. When a vacancy occurs on the board you are interested in, you will be considered for appointment.

Airport Board
An advisory board to the City Council that makes recommendations regarding the operation of Sherman Municipal Airport.

Citizen's Comprehensive Plan Commission
An advisory board that meets to consider revisions to the Master Zoning Plan.

Civil Service Commission
An independent body that meets to review and interpret the State Civil Service law as it relates to the Police and Fire Departments.

Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals
An advisory board that hears appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building official and considers variances of the technical codes.

Historical Preservation Board
This advisory board regulates, with City Council approval, the alterations, modifications, and demolition of buildings in the historical preservation district.

Keep Sherman Beautiful Commission
This advisory board promotes public interest in the general improvement of the environment of the City of Sherman, and initiates, plans, directs and coordinates programs for litter control in conjunction with and in cooperation with citizens, government, businesses and industries within the city limits.

Library Board
An advisory board to the City Council, City Manager and Library Services Administrator.

Parks and Recreation Board
This advisory board makes recommendations to the City Council concerning future park development, additional park or land sites, and maximum utilization of park facilities.

Planning and Zoning Commission
An independent board that meets to hear requests for exemptions or changes to the Zoning Ordinance.

Standard Unsafe Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals
To provide for the final interpretation of provisions of the Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code.