Boards & Commissions

There are many boards and commissions serving an array of city functions. They are outlined by the Royse City Code of Ordinances and in some cases the City Charter. Below are short descriptions of each current board and commission. If you are interested in serving on any of these, please complete an application and return it to the City Secretary.

(Click on Board & Commissions below to view the information)

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

Four Member Board, with an additional three persons at-large, advises the City Manager as to the city’s current compliance and improvements pursuant to Chapter 823 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

Meets Quarterly: proposed January, April, July, and October at 305 N. Arch St. City Hall, Conf. Rm. A

(May have Special Called Meetings)-check posted agenda for exact date, time and place

Community Development Corporation Board of Directors

Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 am at 305 N. Arch St. City Hall, Conf. Rm. A

Visit the CDC website by clicking HERE.

Heritage Preservation Committee

Seven Member Commission to review and make recommendations to preserve city landmarks.

Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6 pm at 305 N. Arch St. City Hall, Conf. Rm. A

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

Eight Member Board for capital improvements designated by the City Council in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 395.

Meets bi-annually: proposed February, August (May have Special Called Meetings)

Proposed location: 7 pm at 100 West Main St., Police and Courts Building, Courts/Council Chamber- check posted agenda for exact date, time and place.

Main Street Advisory Board

Nine Member Board to preserve the integrity of Main St. in Royse City.

Meets the 2^nd Thursday each month at 4:00 PM at 305 N. Arch St, City Hall, Conf. Rm. A

Cultural Arts Advisory Board

Seven Member Board to advise Council on the development and improvement of library services.

Meets every other month, 1^st Monday at 6 pm at 309 N. Arch St, CF Goodwin Public Library

Parks, Recreation and Arts Board

Seven Member Board to advise Council on park acquisitions, maintenance, operations and use of parks and playgrounds.

Meets the 1^st Wednesday each month at Noon at 305 N. Arch St. City Hall, Mellody Room

Planning and Zoning Commission

Seven Member Commission to review development proposals, rezoning cases, subdivision plats, replats and site plans.  (All shall be residents of the city)

Meets the 1^st Thursday each month at 6 pm at 100 West Main St., Police and Courts Building, Courts/Council Chamber.  (May have Special Called Meetings.)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Five Member Board to hear variances to the city’s Zoning ordinances and appeals of administrative decisions, and interpret and enforce the zoning ordinance.  (All shall be residents of city)

Meets as needed at 100 West Main St., Police and Courts Building Courts/Council Chamber.  (May have Special Called Meetings)