GOVERNMENT: BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Boards and commissions are important in that they enable citizens to participate in Hattiesburg’s city government processes. Their activities help shape and influence public policy, and provide an opportunity for civic engagement at an involved level.
There are more than 20 boards and commissions for the City of Hattiesburg, with members appointed by the Mayor. They include:
| Name of Board/Commission | Meeting Time/Place |
|---|---|
| AAA Ambulance Board (includes a City representative) | |
| Cable Advisory Board | Semi-Monthly (as needed), City Hall |
| Civil Service Commission | 1 p.m. on the 3rd Monday of the Month, Train Depot Community Room |
| Contractor’s Review Board | Monthly, City Hall |
| Election Commission | As needed, City Hall |
| Fire Prevention | As needed |
| Forrest County Industrial Park Commission | Bi-monthly, Forrest General |
| Hattiesburg Convention Commission | |
| Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport Authority (includes a City representative) | |
| Historic Conservation Commission | 2nd Wednesday of the Month, Jackie Dole Sherril Community Center |
| Housing Authority Board | Monthly |
| Kamper Park Board | |
| Pine Belt Regional Solid Waste Authority (includes a City representative) | |
| Planning Commission | 1 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of the Month, Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center |
| Rails ot Trails Commission (includes a City representative) | |
| Recreation Board | |
| Redevelopment Authority Board | As needed |
| School Board | Monthly |
| Tourism Commission | |
| Keep Hattiesburg Beautiful | |
| Board of Adjustments | |
| Library Board |