City of Auburn, NY - City Boards & Commissions

Link to City Hall

Link to the Seward House

Link to the Harriet Tubman Home

Welcome to the City of Auburn, NY

Auburn City Seal

Site This Folder

Advanced Search

City Boards & Commissions

Printer-Friendly Version

BOARD (Click for Minutes)	CONTACT/DESCRIPTION
Auburn Beautification Commission	315-255-4104 The Mayor appoints members whose purpose it is to identify, coordinate, fund, and complete beautification efforts/projects within the City.
Cemetery Commission	315-255-4104 The City Council appoints members whose purpose is to provide for the upkeep and maintenance of cemeteries
Civil Service Commission	315.255.4141 The Civil Service Commission serves as an impartial, unbiased broker to conduct matters of personnel administration in the City of Auburn.
Electric Board	315.255.4111 The City Manager appoints members whose purpose is to regulate all electrical work done in the City of Auburn.
Empire Zone Board	315.255.4115 The City Council appoints members whose purpose is to make recommendations to City Council concerning Empire Zone issues.
Historic & Cultural Sites Commission	315.255.4104 The Historic Sites Commission's purpose and goals include, but are not limited to, the development of a tourism strategy for the City of Auburn; development of a plan to link all historic sites in the City of Auburn for marketing and promotional purposes; endeavor toward becoming a New York State Heritage Area; develop a Visitor's Center; review and revise all promotional literature and signage; and development of special historical related events.
Historic Resources Review Board	315.253.5397 The City Council appoints members whose purpose is to review and act on matters subject to historic preservation regulations in the City of Auburn.
Human Rights Commission	315.255.4122 The Auburn Human Rights Commission was established by the City Council in 1964 to encourage and ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to participate in the economic, cultural, and intellectual life of the community regardless of disability, creed, race, sex, age or national origin.
Municipal Power Agency	315.255.4146 The agency consists of nine members, seven of which shall be appointed by the City Manager with the confirmation of the City Council. The remaining two members shall be the current Mayor and a current Council Member so designated by Council.
Parks and Recreation Commission	315.255.4120 The function of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to act as an advisory board to the Council and City Manager in his/her management of the City parks and recreational facilities.
Planning Board	315.255.4115 The City Council appoints the Planning Board, which acts in an advisory capacity to address issues regarding public improvements, streets, parks and other matters of the general welfare.
Plumbing Board	315.255.4104 The Mayor appoints members whose purpose is to regulate all plumbing work done in the City of Auburn.
Zoning Board of Appeals	315.255.4115 The Zoning Board of Appeals is a seven-member board appointed by the Mayor. Their major duty is to hear complaints on zoning requirements and/or violations and to issue area or yard variances to allow construction throughout the City.

Memorial City Hall: 24 South, Auburn, NY 13021