The City of Paris is currently accepting applications for vacant Boards and Commissions positions.
Applications may be submitted through the website and are due to the city clerk no later than JULY 21, 2025 AT NOON.
Applications are available online at www.ParisTexas.gov/Boards or from the City Clerk’s Office at 150 S.E. 1st Street.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
No. of Members: 7 Length of Term: 2 yrs. Appointed By: City Council by Resolution (State Law and city ordinance) Regular Meeting Day: As needed Meeting Time: Noon Meeting Location: Council Chamber Duties/Purpose: Zoning Ord. 1710 states that the Board hears zoning-related appeals by any person aggrieved or by an officer, department, or board of the municipality affected by the zoning decision of the administrative officer. Must be a resident of the city, and a qualified voter. A supermajority vote is required to approve an adjustment.
There is one is alternate position
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
No. of Members: 7 Length of Term: 2 yrs. Appointed By: City Council Regular Meeting Day: 3rd Monday Meeting Time: 3:30 p.m. Meeting Location: Council Chamber Duties/Purpose: Evaluates and declares structures dangerous or substandard and determines the remedy for having the structure comply with codes and ordinances. Members must be residents of the city and, as nearly as possible, represent each council district.
There are two vacancies on this Commission (one unexpired term and one full term)
