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Boards and Commissions

AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Burnet Airport Advisory Committee meets once a month to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding Airport issues. The Board consists of six regular voting members and two ex-officio members from the City Council or City Staff. The term of members is three years. Two of the regular voting members must reside within the boundaries of the city of Burnet and all members of the committee must reside within the County of Burnet. The Board currently meets every third Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at Kate Craddock Field.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Board of Adjustments (BOA) is a board established by the Home Rule Charter and by ordinance consistent with State Code 211.008. The Board has the power to hear and determine appeals concerning the refusal of building permits, appeals resulting from administrative decisions and to permit exception to or variation from zoning regulations. Members of the Board of Adjustment shall hold no other City office and no former member of the City Council shall serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment until one (1) year after the completion of his/her City Council term. The board consists of no fewer than five (5) nor more than seven (7) members qualified to vote in the City elections. Members are appointed for a term of two (2) years. The BOA meets as required.

BURNET CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT

City Representative: Councilman Paul Shell

BURNET CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL

Established in January, 2002 by the City Council and incorporated as a non-profit corporation on September 18, 2002. The board meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of making recommendations to the City Council regarding arts related projects and activities in the City. The BCAC consists of nine members and another person who is the liaison from the City.

BURNET HISTORICAL BOARD

Created April 22, 2003, the board consists of five members; three at-large members and two members of the Burnet Historic Commission. At-large directors serve no more than two, two-year terms. The Board meets every first Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Burnet Meeting Center.

BURNET HOUSING AUTHORITY

The City has two representative members to the Burnet Housing Authority. Members serve two-year terms.

BURNET HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

Formed in 1997 by Resolution. Board consists of seven members with two year terms as follows: two from Board of Directors of the Housing Authority, two from citizens at large, the Mayor of the City, two members of City Council. Board members serve two year terms.

BURNET INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

The BIDC oversees the use of the 4A Economic Development 1/2 cent sales tax. The group meets quarterly.

BURNET TOURISM ALLIANCE

Committee consists of one City Council Member, one staff representative, the Finance Director and four at-large members. At-large directors serve no more than three two-year terms. The BTA typically meets every first Monday of the month at 3:00 p.m. at Burnet City Hall.

ELECTRICAL BOARD

In accordance with Code of Ordinances Section 22-180. This board does not meet regularly. Board is charged with the task of certifying electricians and as an appeals board for disagreements with City personnel over electrical zoning issues.

ETHICS BOARD (PDF)

Established in accordance with Section 10.03 of the Home Rule Charter. The Board meets on an as-needed basis.

HILL COUNTRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

The HCEDC is a regional committee created to encourage Economic Development in Burnet and Llano Counties. The City of Burnet is represented on the HCEDC by three members, one councilman and two at-large members.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) is a board established by the Home Rule Charter and by ordinance charged with the following tasks: (a) exercise preliminary authority over platting and subdividing of land within and outside the corporate limits of the City as authorized by law; (b) recommend to the City Council approval or disapproval of zoning and proposed changes in the City's zoning ordinance and plan, and (c) recommend to the City Council any plans for the physical development of the City. The P&Z consists of no more than seven (7) and no less than five (5) members who must be residents of the City who are qualified to vote in City elections.

City of Burnet
P.O. Box 1369 | 1001 Buchanan Drive, Suite 4
Burnet, TX 78611
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