Community involvement encouraged by joining a City of Joplin Board or Commission
JOPLIN, Mo – Serving on a City Board or Commission is a great way to help shape local policies and contribute to your community. Most members serve as volunteers and enjoy benefits like meeting fellow residents, learning about city operations, and influencing Joplin’s future.
The City has over 20 boards and commissions, each focused on a specific area—from planning to public safety to cultural affairs. Members assess needs, review policies, make recommendations, and provide input on city projects. Applications are accepted year-round. Applicants must be registered voters in Missouri, and some boards may have additional specific requirements. Appointments are made by the City Council twice a year or as needed.
Appointments to Boards and Commissions are scheduled for consideration at the meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025. If interested in applying for consideration at this time, please submit an application by 12 noon on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Applications made following this time will be held for the next time the Council hears new Board appointments. Applications are held for a year. To learn more or to make an application, visit these pages on the City’s website:
General Information for Boards & Commissions
Application for Boards & Commissions
For questions, contact the City Clerk’s office at rforsyth@joplinmo.org or call 417-624-0820, ext. 1221. Currently, the City Council is seeking applicants to fill numerous board openings, including:
ADA Accessibility Committee (3-year term) – 3 vacancies
* Joplin resident, but if no other qualified applicant available, then a non-resident may apply.
Joplin Airport Board (3-year term) – 2 vacancies
* Qualified voter of the City of Joplin
Building Board of Appeals (3-year term) – 1 vacancy
* Qualified voter of the City of Joplin
Conventions and Visitors’ Bureau Advisory Board (3-year term) – 3 vacancies. (1 vacancy must be a member of the media: 1 vacancy must be from retail industry; 1 vacancy must be from hotel industry)
*Joplin resident, but if no other qualified applicant, then a non-resident may apply.
Historic Preservation Commission (5-year term) – 2 vacancies
*Qualified voter of the City of Joplin
Board of Health (3-year term) – 2 physicians and 1 veterinarian appointment needed.
*Must be licensed to practice in the State of Missouri
Parks & Recreation (3-year term) – 2 vacancies
*Qualified voter of the City of Joplin
Joplin Redevelopment Corporation (3-year term) – 1 vacancy
*Joplin resident, but if no other qualified applicant available, then a non-resident may apply.
Solid Waste Advisory Commission (3-year term) – 4 vacancies (2 Commercial/Retail business owners; 1 industrial sector; 1 at large
*Joplin resident, but if no other qualified applicant available, then a non-resident may apply.
Joplin Sports Authority (3-year term) – 1 vacancy
*Qualified voter of the City of Joplin