Village Boards and Commissions

Village Boards and Commissions

To apply to be part of one of the below volunteer Boards and Commissions in the Village of Park Forest, click here.

Beautification Award Committee:  Evaluates and awards Beautification Awards to residents. 

Cable Communications Commission:  Discusses cable related issues pertaining to the negotiated cable franchise. Meets quarterly (Jan. Apr. July and Oct) on the 4th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

Commission on Human Relations:  Addresses community relations' issues. Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday. at 7:30 p.m.

Economic Development Advisory Group:  Discusses economic development issues in the Village. Meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month  at 7:00 p.m.

Environment Commission:  Assists the Village in presenting information and education to the public on matters relating to the environment of the Village. Meets monthly on the 1st Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Housing Authority:  A separate government body which meets monthly to discuss matters under their jurisdiction. Meets on even months on the 3rd Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

Plan Commission:  Approves development plans and meets to discuss zoning and building related issues. Meets monthly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday (as needed) at 7:00 p.m.

Recreation & Parks Advisory Board:  Discusses matters related to the parks.  Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November at 7:00 p.m.

Youth Commission:  Studies issues of interest to and affecting youth and young adults of the Village.  Meets monthly on the 2^nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission:  Assists the Village in presenting information and education to the public on matters relating to seniors.  Meets monthly at the Health Department Building on the 1^st Thursday at 1:00 p.m.

Fair Housing Review Board:  Meets on an as needed basis to adjudicate housing discrimination complaints.

Equal Employment Opportunity Review Board:  Meets on an as needed basis to discuss employment discrimination complaints.