Agenda Date: 10/14/2025
Subject:
Title
Review of boards & commissions focus and protocols
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Colleen L. Norton, City Clerk
Presentations:
Colleen L. Norton, City Clerk
Mike Gent, Deputy City Manager
PURPOSE:
At council's 2025 retreat, Council asked that staff review the city's various boards, commissions, and committees and report on annual workplans and progress for the year.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
High-Quality Governance
DISCUSSION:
The city currently has 11 council-appointed bodies.
*South Metro Housing Options (SMHO) and the Littleton Downtown Development Authority (LDDA), as autonomous boards, are not included here.
Name
Primary Function and Longevity
Purpose/Description
Seats up for reappointment in 2026
Appeals & Adjustment Commission
Quasi-Judicial / Ongoing
Authorized to review building code issues and make decisions on matters concerning the suspension and revocation of licenses arising under the Uniform Building Code. |1010|Arts & Culture Board
Advisory/Ongoing
Provides policy advice to council on the issues of art, culture, and tourism; encourages and supports the growth and expansion of culture and arts in the community; and fosters a vibrant, collaborative, and creative Littleton where arts and culture are defining features of the community's identity and unique character. |1010|Capital Improvement Sales Tax Board
Advisory/Ongoing
Provides input to city council on the use of revenues as a result of 2021 Ballot Issue 3A.
5 (appointed from existing B&C)
Charter Review Committee
Advisory/Term-limited
Convened by Council to comprehensively review the City's Charter and recommend possible changes to be included on upcoming ballots.
N/A
Election Commission
Advisory/Ongoing
Required by the City's Charter. (Board rarely meets)|1010|Environmental Stewardship Board
Advisory/Ongoing
Provides input to City Council and staff on natural environmental stewardship priorities for the com...
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