Tulsa Board and Commission
Board of Adjustment
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| MEMBERS: |
5 members - Mayoral appointees with City Council approval |
| TERM: |
3 years, expiring May 10
Members continue to serve after the date of expiration until a new or re-appointment has been made. |
| CREATED BY: |
City Charter, Article I, Section 3.N |
| MEETINGS: |
Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the month, 1 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd floor
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| PURPOSE: |
The Board shall have the power to hear appeals from the determinations of an administrative official in enforcing this [Zoning] Code, to grant variances, and to make interpretations of the zoning map and text, in accordance with the substantive and procedural standards hereinafter set forth. |
| STAFF |
Venda Zezulka, 579-9417 |
Civil Service Commission
| MEMBERS: |
5 Mayoral appointees with City Council approval |
| TERM: |
5 years, staggered, expiring December 31 |
| CREATED BY: |
Article X of City Charter |
| SPECIAL: |
Must be a registered voter of the city of Tulsa and cannot hold or be a candidate for an elective public office |
| MEETINGS: |
Second Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. in 10-South, One Technology Center |
| PURPOSE: |
Adopt rules and regulations governing the merit system, to be approved by City Council; recommends pay plan for different classes and grades; hears employee grievances and appeals. |
| STAFF |
Lara Burton, 596-7441 |
Arts Commission
| MEMBERS: |
11 with City Council approval:
4 - Lay members
3 - Reps from Arts Council of Tulsa
2 - Architects
1 - Landscape Architect
1 - Musician |
| TERM: |
3 years, staggered, ending December 1. Re-appointments are for two years |
| CREATED BY: |
City Ordinance, Title 5, Chapter 3 |
| MEETINGS: |
Second Monday each month at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 10-North |
| PURPOSE: |
The Commission is charged with assisting the City in matters concerning public artwork, giving guidance in purchases and maintenance of existing artwork, providing a source of respected opinions and advice concerning public matters having aesthetic implications, reviewing public signage issues (including neighborhood signs), stimulating superior aesthetic quality in all phases of physical development within the community and assisting in the procurement of additional works of public art. |
| STAFF |
Kay Goss, 584-3333 |
Audit Committee
| MEMBERS: |
9 Members:
Mayor
City Auditor
5 - Citizens appointed by Mayor |
| TERM: |
Expire December 31 of each year |
| SPECIAL: |
Advisory Board Only |
| MEETINGS: |
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| PURPOSE: |
Advise the mayor on: (1) selection of independent auditors, (2) internal audits and audit reports, (3) administrative performance or operational audits, (4) other matters the Mayor may require. |
| STAFF |
Wendy Martin, 596-7508 |
Tulsa Development Authority (TDA)
| MEMBERS: |
5 Mayoral appointees with Council approval
NOTE: Appointees must have lived in Tulsa for 5 years. No Commissioner may hold any other public office under the municipality. |
| TERM: |
3 years staggered, ending July 31 |
| CREATED BY: |
CITY RESOLUTION 2339 |
| EXTRA INFORMATION: |
Chairman and Vice Chairman designated annually by Mayor before August 1. If not so designated by August 31, positions filled by vote of Authority. TDA is the urban renewal authority as incorporated under Oklahoma State Statute, Title 11, Sec. 38-101 et seq. |
| MEETINGS: |
First Thursday of the month, 8 a.m., 10-North, City Hall
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| PURPOSE: |
Promote the revitalization of declining areas and the encouragement of private reinvestment and economic growth through rehabilitation and redevelopment. |
| STAFF |
Adrienne Russ , 584-7880 |
Building, Housing, and Fire Prevention Appeals Board
| MEMBERS: |
7 with City Council approval:
1 - Registered professional architect
1 - Registered professional structural or civil engineer
1 - Commercial building contractor engaged in heavy construction
1 -Residential building contractor
1- Registered professional engineer having professional engineering experience in fire protection
1 - Specialist in fire prevention & control with a minimum of 10 years of fire protection experience
1 - Representative of the Building Owners & Managers Association. |
| TERM: |
3 years, staggered, expiring June 30 |
| CREATED BY: |
Ordinance #20828, Title 51, Section 112.1 |
| MEETINGS: |
First Thursday of each month at 3 p.m., City Hall, 10-North
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| PURPOSE: |
To hear and decide appeals relative to the application and interpretation of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, or International Fire Prevention code and serve as an advisory board to the Council. |
| STAFF |
Sherron Wilson, 596-1613 |
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