Recreation Advisory Committee
Term One Year Board Goals The Recreation Advisory is designed as counsel and have no authority over decisions, policy, or actions that are taken by the recreation department. These advisors are to serve merely as an extension of the Recreation Coordinators eyes and ears to have a broader reach in serving the recreational needs of the city. Such advisors are appointed by the Mayor, with consent of the City Commission. The Recreation Advisory shall be limited to nine Iola residents and/or school representatives, and no person holding any official position in the City government shall be appointed while holding such office. Meetings will be called by the Recreation Coordinator as needed. Meeting Dates As needed
Housing Advisory and Appeals Board
Term Three years Board Goals The Housing Advisory and Appeals Board was created to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official (Code Enforcement Officer) relative to the applications and interpretation of the City’s adopted building codes. The Board shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass judgment upon matters pertaining to building construction, and who are not employees of the City. The Board is appointed by the Mayor with consent of the City Commission, and shall hold office at its pleasure. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official. Meeting Dates As needed Staff Code Enforcement Officer (Take minutes and assists)
Pride Committee
Board Goals Iola Pride Committee encourages all communities, regardless of size, to initiate and carry out a program of total community development. Meeting Dates Fourth Monday 7:00 pm at City Hall, Commission Chambers
Convention and Tourism Board
Term Two Year Board Goals The Convention and Tourism Committee consists of at least five but no more than nine members with members representing the City Commission or city staff, a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, a representative of the hotel and motel industry and two citizens-at-large. Two members may reside outside the City of Iola. All other members shall be residents of the City. The Committee is appointed by the Mayor with approval of the Commission. Money is received quarterly from the State of Kansas based upon the gross rental receipts collected by the motel business. Applications are made available to those desiring to be considered a worthy recipient of the funds. The Committee meets with a representative from each request. They select projects they feel are worthy of the funds. The recommendations of the committee are presented to the Governing Body for approval. Meeting Dates As Needed Staff Appointed by Mayor/Commissioner. Takes minutes and assists – Able to vote
Planning Commission
Term Three year Commission Goals The Planning Commission shall consists of seven members, of which five shall be residents of the City and two shall reside outside the City but within three miles of the corporate limits. Members of the Planning Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Commissioners. The Planning Commission shall hear zoning matters, sub-division regulations, plan for the future growth of our community, and work with the comprehensive plan. They are a recommending board to the City Commission. Meeting Dates Third Thursday of each month at 7 pm Staff Code Enforcement Officer
Library Board
Term Four year term (Two term limit) Board Goals The Mayor with approval of the Board of Commissioners shall appoint seven members to the board of directors of the Iola Library. The Mayor shall serve as an ex-officio member of the board, with the same powers as appointed members. The board of directors shall make such regulations regarding the library, the use thereof, the use and return of books and other property belonging to the library, or in the charge of, or in the custody of the library, and the conduct of persons therein, and all such rules and regulations shall be obeyed by those using or being in or about the library. Meeting Dates First Thursday at 5 pm Staff Board Appointed Director City ex officio position Mayor or City Administrator
Public Housing Authority
Term Four years Board Goals The Mayor, with approval of the Board of Commissioners, shall appoint five members to the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Iola. The City Administrator will serve as a non-voting, ex-officio member of the board. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting policy, investment of funds, and overall supervision of the Executive Director’s management of the properties of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which includes the Townhouse and various scattered duplex sites; and the property of Rural Development, known as Townhouse East, in accordance with regulations as established by local, state, and federal governments. Meeting Dates Second Wednesday at 11 am Place Townhouse, 217 N. Washington Staff Board appointed Director and Administrative Assistant City ex officio position City Administrator or Proxy
Plumbing Board
Term One year Board Goals The Plumbing Board makes recommendations to the City Commission for its action regarding plumbing practices, code adoption, licensing, fees, and other related plumbing concerns. The Board consists of one licensed master plumber, one Iola licensed journeyman plumber, City of Iola’s Code Enforcement Officer; Gas, Water & Sewer Superintendent, or in their absence the City Administrator, and two citizens-at-large from the City. In the event an Iola licensed journeyman is not available for appointment, an additional Iola licensing master plumber shall be appointed to the position. Meeting Dates As needed Staff City Code Enforcement Officer (Takes minutes and assists) Staff Gas, Water, and Sewer Superintendent |
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| Boards, commissions, and committees function as an important part of Iola City Government. Boards play a variety of roles including providing expertise, leadership, advice, and helping to set regulations. Term limits, frequency of meetings, and committee size vary according to the board. Many of the boards require specific criterion to be a board candidate; however, if a citizen is interested in becoming part of a board they can watch the Iola Register for board position advertisements, which run for six days. Pick up an application from the City Administrator's office or download it as a PDF file ( requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) here. Download adobe acrobat reader for free. Fill out the application and return it to the City Administrator's Office. Applications are taken to the City Commission for review and appointment.  |
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