McKinney City Council appoints citizens each year to 21 boards and commissions that deal in a variety of subjects including historical preservation, building standards and affordable housing. Deputy City Secretary Tenitrus Parchman broke down the appointment process for council members during an April work session.
Community members interested in applying for a board or commission are encouraged to attend public meetings and should be familiar with the general purpose and procedures of their boards of interest. Applications are due June 20 and can be filled out via McKinney’s website.
Read further for a brief description of each McKinney board or commission with meeting dates. This list is not comprehensive. The full list along with more information about qualifications and requirements can be found at www.mckinneytexas.org/136/boards-commissions.
Board of Adjustment
Acts as an appeal body for those seeking variances to zoning ordinances or to a decision made by a city official enforcing the zoning ordinances.
- Five members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 6 p.m. the second and last Wednesday of the month as needed
Considers approval, denial or appeals of the Chief Building Official and Fire Chief’s interpretations of the Model Building Codes.
- Five members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 4 p.m. Monday before the second Tuesday as needed
Considers funding requests for the Community Development Block Grant and Community Support Grant programs.
- Seven members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 6:30 p.m. eight times per year
Sponsors programs and projects that increases public awareness of the value of historic, cultural and architectural preservation.
- Seven members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month
Reviews library performance and advises staff on library policy.
- Seven members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 5 p.m. the third Thursday of every month.
Conducts the city’s annual Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies, and raises funds for special projects.
- Seven members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday as needed
Makes recommendations to McKinney City Council regarding needs and strategies to promote art in the community.
- Seven members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 5 p.m. the third Thursday of the first month of each quarter
Identifies and funds community facilities and related projects to maintain and enhance quality of life in the city.
- Seven members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 8 a.m. the fourth Thursday of each month
Leads and coordinates expansion of the city’s business tax base while promoting sustainable job growth.
- Seven members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 8 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month
Provides housing assistance to people with low-to-moderate income.
- Five members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 4:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month
Finances cost of residential ownership and development on behalf of the city.
- Seven members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 8 a.m. the second Friday of each month
Oversees continued growth of McKinney’s downtown area through economic development, promotion infrastructure development and more.
- Nine members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 8:30 a.m. second Thursday of every month
Advises McKinney City Council on improvements to parks and park facilities.
- Seven members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of each month
Considers submitted zoning requests, site plans and plats. Makes recommendations to City Council on zoning requests.
- Seven members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month
Establishes operating policies for Visit McKinney and evaluates progress of meeting goals.
- Seven members serve two-year terms
- Meets at 8 a.m. on the fourth or fifth Tuesday of each month
