Boards & Commissions E-L

Electrical Standards & Appeals Board

This board takes recommendations of approval or disapproval to the chief building official on all proposed materials, devices, or methods of construction not specified in the city's code.

Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board

This board advises the City Council on the designation of the Enhanced Enterprise Zone and any other advisory duties.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority provides rental assistance for persons of low and moderate income within the limits of St. Joseph.

Human Rights Commission

Industrial Development Authority

This authority develops commercial, industrial, agricultural, and manufacturing facilities in the city.

Land Bank Advisory Committee

Serves in an advisory capacity to the city council in matters regarding administration of the St. Joseph Land Bank and funding and resources dedicated to the St. Joseph Land Bank.

Land Bank Board

Assists in returning unproductive land in nontax-producing status to private ownership or other productive use and to avoid other land from falling into that state.

Landmark Commission

This commission prepares a comprehensive inventory of local historical resources for the city.

Law Enforcement Center Commission

This commission was created for the management of the Law Enforcement Center (LEC).

Library Board

This board has the exclusive control of the expenditure of all moneys collected to the credit of the library fund.