The City promotes participation of its residents on various boards and commissions that assist City Council and Administration in managing the direction of the City of Painesville.
planning commission

Planning Commission

  • 5 members appointed by Council
  • Meet the second Thursday of each month
  • 7:30 p.m. in Courtroom #1
zoning

Board of Zoning Appeals

  • 5 members appointed by Council
  • Meet the third Thursday of each month
  • 7:30 p.m. in Courtroom #1
parks commission

Parks & Rec Commission

  • 5 members appointed by Council
  • Meet the second Tuesday of each quarter
  • 4:30 p.m. at 54 Mentor Ave
electric committee

Electric Committee

  • 5 members appointed by Council
  • Meet quarterly
  • Time and Location TBD
civil service commission

Civil Service Commission

  • 3 members appointed by Council
  • Meet the first Thursday of each quarter
  • 10:00 a.m. in Painesville City Hall
ad hoc

Special Committees

Special Committees (or Ad Hoc Committees) are created to address a specific issue and may not meet on a regular basis. Members do not serve specified terms of office and meet on an as needed format.