City of Norris Board/Commission/Committee Openings The City of Norris has the following volunteer positions available:
Recreation Commission (1 Term Ending Jan. 2026), Title 2, Chapter 1 This volunteer appointment is one of seven (7) members which are empowered and directed to provide, establish, maintain, and conduct a supervised recreation program for residents of the City of Norris.
Tree Commission (1 Term Ending Jan. 2026) Established in Title 2, Chapter 3 This volunteer appointment is one of seven (7) members which develop and administer a written plan for the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees or other growth on all municipal lands of any character whatsoever including all parks, "commons" or any other open space and the entire right of way of all public highways including state roads, county roads, and city streets with the sole exception of the City of Norris Watershed.
Animal Shelter Commission (1 Term Ending Jan. 2025) Established in Title 2, Chapter 5 This volunteer appointment is one of seven (7) members which operates and maintains temporary holding facilities for dogs and cats. The commission is to provide sanitary conditions, to feed and water animals, and to allow adoption of animals after holding animals.
(2) Little Theatre Board (1 Term Ending Jan. 2024; 1 Term Ending Jan. 2025) Established in Title 2, Chapter 7 This volunteer appointment is one of seven (7) members which are empowered and directed to provide, establish, maintain, and conduct a community theatre program for residents of the City of Norris.
Planning Commission (1 Term Ending Jan. 2026) Established in Title 14, Chapter 1 This volunteer appointment is one of five (7) members which are charged to guide and accomplish a coordinated and harmonious development of the municipality which will, in accordance with existing and future needs, best promote public health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development.
(3) Watershed Commission (1 Term Ending Jan. 2025; 2 Terms Ending Jan. ‘26) Established in Title 20, Chapter 1 This volunteer appointment is one of five (7) members which have the responsibility for operating and managing the watershed in accordance with all city ordinances, policies, and procedures.
(2) Archives Committee (1 Term Ending Jan. 2024, 1 Term Ending Jan. 2028) Established in Title 20, Chapter 3 This volunteer appointment is one of five (5) members which have custody, control, and direction of archives material.
Appointments, by Ordinance, are the authority of the Mayor, Chris Mitchell. If you are interested in any of the current openings you may express your interest to Mayor Mitchell by emailing at mail@chrismitchellmc.com. Applicants must be a resident of the City of Norris.