Boards and Commissions

Hartford citizens can volunteer on boards and commissions, which are a vital part of how the City of Hartford runs. Hartford’s boards and commissions are comprised of volunteers who commit their time, skills, and knowledge to shaping our community and our local government. Want to get involved? Find a board or commission where you can offer your expertise and help make Hartford a better place to live, work, and play.

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Advisory Commission on Food Policy

This Commission works to eliminate hunger, raise public awareness, and ensure availability of safe, nutritious food. 

Meets:  Second Wednesday of each month, virtual  

 

Architectural, Engineering and Construction Management Selection Advisory Committee

 

To select Architectural, Engineering and Construction Management Services for any infrastructure facility (non-school related) in which the estimated total cost of construction is in excess of five million dollars. 

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Assessment Board of Appeals

This Commission is responsible for hearing appeals related to the assessment of property. 

Meets: No later than March 1st immediately following the assessment date, per property owner hearing date.

At least once in the month of September, annually, for the sole purpose of hearing appeals related to the assessment of motor vehicles.  

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Board of Education

The Board of Education is responsible for top-level, district-wide decisions that affect the direction and progress of our schools.

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Board of Preservation Appeals

This Commission works to to provide a regulatory entity to entertain appeals made by any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Historic Preservation Commission, in regard to an application for approval.

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Civilian Police Review Board

Receives, hears, and reviews public complaints against Hartford police officers in order to maintain an independent oversight of the Police Department

Meets: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm, via zoom  

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Commission on Aging

Studies the needs of and coordinate programs for the aging in the City of Hartford.  

Meets: Second Tuesday of the Month, Parkville Market, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 2:00pm 

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Commission on Disability Issues

recommends ways of correcting deficiencies that prevent persons with disabilities from functioning as full citizens by determining areas of need. 

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Commission On Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender Issues

 

Assists in the elimination of bigotry, discrimination and prejudice against lesbian, gay men, bisexuals and transgender persons in the city.

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Commission On Refugee And Immigrant Affairs

Create a means for refugee and immigrant voices to be heard and understood, to facilitate civic engagement among refugees and immigrants, and to recognize and legitimize issues of importance to new arrivals to the City of Hartford.

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Cultural Affairs Commission

Develop an arts policy every five years, assess the conditions and needs of the arts community and analyze services provided to the arts community

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Dedication Committee

Make recommendations to the city council with respect to the naming of any piece or parcel of public land and any public building or street, and designation of any day of observance

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Energy Improvement District Board

Creates a comprehensive plan for and develop and finance various types of energy projects, e.g. renewable resources, cogeneration systems, and microgrid

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Ethics Commission

Fosters the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, honesty, and fairness, and avoidance of improprieties by public servants, through enforcement of the City’s Code of Ethics.

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Fair Rent Commission

Empowered by state and local law to address unreasonable rent increases. 

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Freedom of Information Advisory Board

 

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Golf Course Oversight Commission

Works to ensure that the operation, maintenance, and improvements of Keney and Goodwin Golf Courses meet the expectations of golfers and residents.

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Commission

Considers and finds solutions to problems peculiar to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

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Greater Hartford Flood Commission

Insure maintenance and security of flood levee system and public education and notification.

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Greater Hartford Transit District

Manages the affairs of the Greater Hartford Transit District which is responsible for the development, maintenance and improvement of systems for the transportation of people and goods within the sixteen towns of the Hartford metropolitan area.

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Hartford's Film, Video and Media Commission

Promotes the use of the City’s locations, facilities, freelancers, independent entities, and services for the production of films, videos, television programs, audio recordings, digital and social media efforts, and other media-related products.

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Hartford's Historic Properties / Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission considers applications for work on properties that are listed as state or national historic resources.

The Historic Commissions perpetuate, preserve, and protect historically distinctive buildings and places.

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Hartford Housing Authority

Provides safe, decent and affordable high quality housing and homeownership choices.

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Hartford Parking Authority

Responsible for creating, maintaining and operating the City’s dedicated parking facilities, which include the Chapel Street Lot, Sheldon Street Lot, MAT garage and the Hartford Public Library parking deck.

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Hartford Public Library

Provides free resources that inspire reading, guide learning, and encourage individual exploration.

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Human Relations Commission

Fosters mutual understanding and respect and encourage equal treatment of and cooperation among all races, religions, ethnic groups, and sexual preferences.

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Hartford's Solid Waste Task Force

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Hartford Stadium Authority

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Internal Audit Commission

Conducts independent examinations and evaluations of City financial activities to assure integrity, efficiency, and efficacy of the government.

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Metropolitan District Commission

A non-profit municipal corporation chartered by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1929 to provide potable water and sewerage services on a regional basis.

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Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

Studies and recommends policies and procedures for public use of parks, parks management, and recreational programs.

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Pension Commission

Administers all retirement programs, systems and funds of the City of Hartford

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Permanent Commission on the Status of Hartford Women (PCSHW)

 

Works to eliminate gender-based discrimination and improve the status of women in Hartford

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Planning & Zoning Commission And Inland Wetlands Commission

Establishes and changes the zoning regulations and zoning map; hears applications for site plan reviews, and special permits; recommends a plan of conservation and development every 10 years; administers subdivision regulations; and conducting other reviews in accordance with the Connecticut general statutes.

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Police Accountability Review Board

 

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