| Board Name | Board Description | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Service Commission | The purpose of the Civil Service Commission is to provide the citizens of Aurora with the most qualified applicants for and promotion to, firefighter and police officer positions, irrespective of the ... | |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | To provide recommendations to City Council on zonings and a wide range of planning and development related issues. Unless appealed to City Council, Site Plans and Use Approvals are also under th... | |
| Commission for Older Adults | The purpose of the commission is to support existing programs for older adults and to foster the development of new programs through a lobbying and advocacy role. | |
| Aurora Immigrant and Refugee Commission | The purpose of the Immigrant and Refugee Commission is to promote the integration of the local immigrant and refugee communities into Aurora's civic, economic and cultural life. | |
| Aurora Youth Commission | The purpose of the Aurora Youth Commission is to advise City Council, the City Manager, and the director of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Open Space regarding the interests of youth in Aur... | |
| Board of Adjustment and Appeals | The purpose of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals is to review and rule on applications for variances and waivers from the Zoning Code of the City. The power to act as a Board regarding matters arisi... | |
| Building Code and Contractors Appeals and Standards Board | The board's purpose is to act as a Board of Adjustment and Appeals and Board of Standards regarding building codes and contractor licensing, review administrative error, and suspension/revocations of ... | |
| Business Advisory Board | To advise City Council on the economic and business impact of city legislative and regulatory actions. | |
| Career Service Commission | The purpose of the Career Service Commission is to hear and determine appeals made by an aggrieved employee pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Charter and Ordinances of the City. | |
| Citizens' Advisory Budget Committee | The purpose of the Citizens' Advisory Budget Committee is to study all phases of the city's budget and make recommendations to City Council. | |
| Citizens' Water Advisory Commission | The purpose of the Citizens' Water Advisory Commission is to provide counsel and give suggestions and recommendations to the water department and City Council on all phases of budget, departmental wor... | |
| Civic Engagement Commission | The purpose of the Civic Engagement Commission is to provide recommendations to Council and City management regarding the development and implementation of civic engagement programs, which may include... | |
| Election Commission | The purpose of the Election Commission is to establish precincts, appoint election judges, create new ward boundaries, and break the tie in a municipal election for any City office or ballot question. | |
| General Employees Retirement Board | The purpose of the General Employees Retirement Board is to administer the pension plan for the City of Aurora general employees, to manage and be responsible for its proper operation, and to supervis... | |
| Historic Preservation Commission | The purpose of the Historic Preservation Commission is to review and make recommendations to City Council regarding potential landmark status for historical sites, districts and other properties for t... | |
| Human Relations Commission | The purpose of the Human Relations Commission is to promote a mutual understanding and respect among all people. Disseminate information and educational materials to eliminate prejudice, promote human... | |
| Judicial Performance Commission | The purpose of the Judicial Performance Commission is to present evaluations and recommendations to the City Council in regard to the reappointments of Municipal Court judges. | |
| Library Board | The Library Board shall have the power to recommend to the city council such rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary to govern and prescribe the use of the public library and its facilities b... | |
| Metro Water Recovery Board | To set policy for the operation of the sewage disposal district. The Metro District's service area encompasses about 615 square miles, including all of Denver, parts of Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson and ... | |
| Oil and Gas Advisory Committee | To assist City Council promoting responsible and efficient exploration and development of oil and natural gas within the city's boundaries, and protecting the interest of the public, local businesses.... | |
| Public Defender Commission | To ensure, through its ability to appoint and discharge the public defender and his or her assistants, that indigent clients are represented independently of any political consideration or private int... | |
| Citizens Advisory Committee on Housing & Community Development | To assist City Council in the development, implementation and evaluation of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs, including, but not limited to the HOME Investment Partnership ... | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board | The purpose of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Advise the City Council on such matters as shall pertain to the planning, regulation, main... | |
| Arts and Culture Commission | The Arts and Culture Commission has the following objectives: 1) To assist, advise, and make recommendations to the Director of Library & Cultural Services and the City Council... |
