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Applications for 2024 Board and Commission Members closed Tuesday, November 22nd at 5:00 PM.

Every December, the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen appoints approximately 20-30 people from the community to fill positions on the Town’s Boards and Commissions. Serving on a Town Board or Commission is a great way to get involved in Town government and play a vital role in shaping the goals and direction of the Town.

Applications are accepted in October through November. To learn more about our Town Boards and Commissions including vacancies, time commitments, and purpose, see the chart below.

   2024 Vacancies Term Limit Meeting Frequency / Location  What They Do Staff Contact 
Arts Council ✓   3 Years Third Monday of each month at the Community Center Develop, promote, assist & coordinate the arts in the Town of Collierville & surrounding areas. (The BMA only appoints 1 at large citizen; the Arts Council takes their own applications for the other positions.) Richard Logston 
Beer Board  ✓  1 Year Third Tuesday of each month; meetings are usually "at call" at Town Hall Regulates the sale, storage for sale, distributing for sale & manufacture of beer within Collierville Adam Hamric
Board of Zoning Appeals  ✓  1 Year Third Thursday at 5:00 PM at Town Hall Hear appeals on decisions made by the building inspector in enforcing the ordinance & codes & to hear requests for   variances & conditional use permits Jaime Groce
Construction Board of Appeals  ✓  1 Year Meetings are "at call" at Town Hall Hear appeals of decisions & interpretations of the building official & consider variances of the codes  Tim Pendleton
Design Review Commission  ✓  1 Year Second Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM at Town Hall Ensure that proposed structures conform to proper design standards & the general character of the area Jaime Groce
Environmental Commission  ✓  1 Year Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Public Services Complex Advise the BMA and administration on environmental issues and provide the residents with opportunities to improve the   quality of their environment Josh Russell
Heritage Commission  ✓  Up to 5 Years Bi-monthly on the second Wednesday at the Morton Museum Serves as the Town's authority on matters regarding Town history and will conduct research about the history of the Town   & it's people Kate Renner
Historic District Commission  ✓  Up to 5 Years Fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM at Town Hall Preserve historic and/or architectural value of the district as well as enhance the Town's historic attractions to tourists Jaime Groce
Industrial Development Board  X Up to 6 Years  Meetings are "at call" at Town Hall Acquire, own, lease & dispose of properties to the end of promoting industry & develop trade by inducing manufacturing, industrial,  governmental, educational, & commercial enterprises to locate or remain in this Town John Duncan
Library Board  ✓  Up to 3 Years Meetings are "at call" at Town Hall Direct all affairs of the Library Lisa Plath
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board  ✓  1 Year Second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Community Center Promotes, understands, appreciates, participates & supports parks, recreational opportunities, cultural activities, programs & facilities Greg Clark, Tressia Shields
Pension and OPEB Commission   ✓  3 Years Second Thursday of February, May, August, & November at Town Hall Responsible for the general administration of the Town's Defined Benefit Pension Plan; acts as Plan Administrator Bill Burke
Planning Commission  ✕  1 Year First Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM at Town Hall Make recommendations to the BMA on re-zonings or changes to the Zoning Ordinance Jaime Groce
Town Beautiful Commission  ✓  1 Year Fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Linda Kerley Center Enhance & maintain the natural & man-made beauty of Collierville & to advise BMA on matters affecting the aesthetic within the community Greg Clark, Tressia Shields
Tourism Advisory Commission  ✓  2 Years Quarterly on the fourth Tuesday at 4:00 PM at the Linda Kerley Center Serve in an advisory role on matters regarding the enhancement the enhancement of the effectiveness of the Town's tourism strategies &   initiatives Ashley Carver