City Boards & Commissions

The City of Norton Shores has several standing Boards and Commissions with many ranges of activity. All but elected Council member positions are unpaid, volunteer positions appointed and/or approved by the City Council. As terms expire or members resign, openings will become available and residents are encouraged to seek appointment to open seats. If you have an interest in becoming involved as a member of one of the following Boards or Commissions, please complete the application provided on this page and send it to the Norton Shores City Clerk, 4814 Henry Street, Norton Shores, MI 49441 or Email.

No current Vacancies

 

• Mayor and Council

  • Mayor

    • Presiding officer

    • Elected at-large

    • Four-year term

  • Eight Council Members

    • Four elected at-large

    • Two elected from each of the two wards

    • Four-year terms

  • Meetings

    • 1st Tuesday – Community Room (Norton Branch Library) – 5:30 p.m.

    • 3rd Tuesday – Community Room (Norton Branch Library) – 5:30 p.m.

    • 4th Tuesday – Community Room (Norton Branch Library) – Work session – 5:30 p.m.

• Planning Commission

  • Nine Commission Members

    • Appointed by the Mayor

    • Approved by the Council

    • Three-year terms

  • Meetings

    • 2nd Tuesday – as needed – Community Room (Norton Branch Library) – 5:30 p.m.

• Zoning Board of Appeals

  • Seven Members

    • Appointed by the Mayor

    • Approved by the Council

    • Three-year terms

  • Meetings

    • 3rd Wednesday – as needed – Community Room (Norton Branch Library) – 5:30 p.m.

• Economic Development / Tax Increment Finance Authority / Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

  • Nine or more members

    • Appointed by the Mayor

    • Approved by the Council

    • Six-year terms

  • Meetings

    • As needed

• Board of Review

  • Three community members

    • Appointed by the Mayor

    • Four-year terms

  • Meetings

    • Three days in March

    • Day and evening hours

• Election Commission

  • Two registered electors of the City

    • Appointed by City Council

    • Indefinite terms

  • Meetings

    • Approximately one month prior to every election

    • Otherwise, as needed