Boards & Commissions

City Council: Elected Office - Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Nominating petitions required. Petitions available at the City Clerk's office.

Planning Commission: Appointed Office - Meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission prepares a Master Plan for existing and future land uses within the City; develops a Zoning Ordinance to implement the Master Plan, reviews change of land use requests, site plans and related approvals for development, and/or change of occupancy; and assists with the development of a Capital Improvements Plan.

Zoning Board of Appeals: Appointed Office - Meets the second Tuesday of each quarter at 7:00 p.m. in January, April, July, October and at times when a special meeting is requested. The ZBA is a quasi-judicial board that considers appeals, variance requests, and ordinance interpretation.

Board of Review: Appointed office -Meets annually on the third Monday in March to consider appeals to property assessments, poverty exemption applications, and tax roll corrections. They also meet in July and December for tax roll corrections only.

Historic District Commission: Appointed Office - Meets the third Wednesday, of each month at 7:00 p.m. This Commission reviews all plans for development or change of occupancy related requests in the designated Historic District. The Commission also facilitates grant programs and sponsors activities that promote historic preservation in our community.

Library Board: Appointed Office - Meets on the first Thursday of April, June, September, and December. This board works with the Librarian of the Linden Branch of the Genesee District Library. They also conduct events to promote use of the Library.

Green Team: Appointed Office - Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. This Board reviews policies and practices to promote the efficient use and conservation of energy. They look for ways to implement new strategies in the Linden community that will help slow down global warming and waste of existing resources.

Parks and Recreation Commission: Appointed Office: Meets the third Thursday of each
month at 7:00 p.m. This Commission works with the City Manager to develop a 5 year Parks & Recreation Plan.

Downtown Development Authority: Appointed Office - Meets the third Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. This Board develops a Downtown Development Plan and oversees the budget for tax increment financing within the DDA District.

Building Authority: Appointed Office - Meets on an as needed basis. This Board oversees the purchase of municipal facilities and has the authority to issue bonds.