Our Boards, Commissions, and Commitees

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board provides recommendations to the City Administrator, Mayor, and City Council for matters concerning the operations, maintenance, and development of the Beatrice Municipal Airport.

BASWA Board

The Beatrice Area Solid Waste Agency (BASWA) Board is made up of the Mayor, 8 Council Members, and 2 Gage County Board of Supervisor Members.

Beatrice Plus

The Beatrice Plus Advisory Board reviews applications submitted by citizens and entities in Beatrice requesting Beatrice Plus funds for community betterment projects. The Board consists of 7 members; 1 member of the City Council, 1 member of the Beatrice Board of Public Works, 1 citizen...

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments hear and decide appeals related to:

Allegations of error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the
Building Official in the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance;
Zoning regulations or interpretation of any map;
Requests for...

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals hear and decide appears of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official regarding the application or interpretation of the building codes.

Board of Examination of Plumbers

The Board of Examination of Plumbers review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the sanitary construction, alteration, and inspection of plumbing and sewerage connections and drains within in the City.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works (BPW) consists of five members, who are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. The members serve staggered terms 

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee (CARC) is composed of five members who are resident taxpayers of the city.  The members are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council.  At least one member of the CARC must have expertise or experience in the field of business...

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission oversees the enforcement of the Civil Service rules and regulations, including establishing and holding employment test, employment interviews, and conducting investigations for positions governed by the Civil Service Act (i.e. Fire Department and Police Department...

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) consists of five members who are residents of the city.  The members are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.  The CRA review and make recommendation to the City Council regarding Tax Increment Financing (TIF)...

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board establishes rules and regulations for the government of the management, operation, and use of the Beatrice Public Library.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is a 9 member body that is responsible for: making and adopting plans for the physical development of the City, including the two mile extra-territorial jurisdiction outside of the City; making recommendations to the City Council regarding plats and zoning...