Committees & Commissions

Membership & Meetings

The boards, commissions, and committees of the City of Middleton are mostly comprised of volunteer citizens appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. All meetings are open to the public; however, all or part of a meeting may be held in closed session (no public allowed) if the item being discussed is within the guidelines of state statutes.


Without the dedication of the many volunteers who serve and contribute countless hours, the city would be unable to function. These volunteers help to make the City of Middleton a great place to live, work and play.

 

The City of Middleton provides equal opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

Board, Commission, & Committee Flyer
Board, Commission, & Committee Application Form
 

   Become A Volunteer

 
   


     

Why Volunteer?


      Democracy relies on the engagement by residents as means of forming better solutions to civic matters.  Resident participation must be inclusive of those who identify themselves as interested and or affected by decisions that will be made on issues of relevance to them.  Resident participation practices must result in decisions that reflect the community's voice.


     

Responsibilities

      Understanding your role and scope of responsibility and be informed of objectives and procedures for your individual board, commission, or committee. 


  •    Members should represent the public interest and not a special interest group.
  •    Members serve as a communication link between the community, staff, and city presenting city programs and recommendations and providing a channel for citizen expression.
  •    Establish good working relationships with other members.
  •    Advise and make recommendations to the common council.

     Commitment


      While responsibility and commitment are specific for each individual board, commission, or committee, you can expect to attend 1-2                  meetings per month of around 1-2 hours each.  Meetings are held on weeknights (due to the pandemic, via zoom).  Regular attendance is critical to the effective operation of the board, commission, or committee.  Terms are typically 1-3 years.  This is a volunteer position and unpaid.

     

Roles


  • Mayor:  chairs the common council meetings, makes appointments to committees, upon common council approvals, and is the elected leader of the city.
  • Common Council:  is the City's financial body, makes policy, directs the city administrator to carry out policy, solicit input from boards commissions, and committees on issues in its various function areas
  • Boards, Commission, Committee Members:  Advise Mayor and common council on policies that assist in carrying out its responsibilities, and input and provide input by being a positive representative.
  • Staff Liaison:  Provide support to the boards, commissions, and committees under the guidance of the department head. 

   

 Which Board, Commission, or Committee is right for me?


      The city has 25 Boards, Commissions, and Committees.  Please visit each page and read the overview to see if any are of interest you. 
      Board, Commission, Committee Listing A-L

      Board, Commission, Committee Listing P-Z

 

Current Vacancies

Arts Committee

Landmarks Commission

CDA



 Apply Now!  Serve on a City Committee
 Citizen members on city committees serve as a communication link between the community, city staff, and the city.  They present city programs and recommendations and provide a channel for resident expression. Democracy relies on the engagement of our residents as means of forming better solutions to civic matters and results in decisions that reflect the community’s voice.  Please consider applying for a citizen position on one of our committees.  Applications for June 1, 2023, terms are now being accepted.  To apply, visit our website at https://cityofmiddleton.us  Government/Committees & Commissions/Board, Commission, & Committee Application Form.  The deadline to apply for June 1, 2023, term is March 31, 2023.  The City of Middleton does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

 

     

How to Apply


      If you would like to apply, please complete the online Board, Commission, and Committee form (if you need accommodations to access the application, please contact our office at 608-821-8346).   Once submitted, the mayor will review the applications. Once the review process is complete, the mayor will interview applicants.   Appointments are then recommended to the common council for approval.