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City of Fort Collins Engage

Welcome to Engage!  Engage helps you manage your involvement, either as a participant or volunteer, sponsored by the FC Volunteer Program. Browse the calendar, edit your profile, and get involved!

About Boards and Commissions:

• Boards and commissions are the same. Each is established, specifies duties, and functions individually as quasi-judicial groups. Their main purpose: to give citizens a voice in the decisions that their local government makes.
• Boards/commissions review, discuss, and advise City Council regarding any case-by-case policy or program pertaining to their specific areas of expertise.
  • Read the Boards and Commissions Manual for more information about the work that these groups do for our City.
  • The City Council comprises six elected district representatives who serve as the community's legislative body.  
  • City Council Agendas and Related Items are accessible through the public archive.

Joining a Board or Commission:

• New Member Recruitment occurs annually on December 1st. Applications are only available during recruitment.
  • Subscribe to be notified when recruitment begins on the boards and commissions web page.
  • Subscribe to Volunteer Services newsletter to receive email notifications when the recruitment begins. (Follow link > click "Newsletters" and enter your email.)
• Position Requirements
  • Must live within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area (GMA)
  • Can apply to two separate Boards or Commissions, but only appointed by one.
  • If appointed, must attend meetings to fulfil quorum for valid proceedings.
  • Can apply several years in a row -- don't be discouraged!

Stay Engaged in City Updates:

• City of Fort Collins YouTube streams and public meetings.
• City of Fort Collins Website with link to upcoming City Council meetings.
• Subscribe to City-wide newsletters. 

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