Committees, Commissions, & Advisory Boards

APPLY TO BE ON A COMMITTEE

This page is where you will find the application to join a committee and where committees with member openings are listed.

911 Advisory Board

The 911 Service Plan established a 911 Board and within the Van Buren County plan, the 911 Board is advisory in nature and provides advice to the County Board, the Sheriff, and the 911 Director regarding the operation of Central Dispatch as well as the implementation of the 911 Final Service Plan and other 911 services for Van Buren County.

Apportionment Commission

The Apportionment Commission establishes the commissioner districts every 10 years following the U.S. government's official census of the population

Board of County Road Commissioners of Van Buren County

Boundary Commission

A commission whose function is to decide disputes between cities, townships, and villages.

Community Corrections Advisory Board

Appointed by the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners, the Van Buren County Community Corrections Advisory Board (CCAB) is responsible for community corrections planning and policy-making with regards to the community corrections funding received from the Michigan Office of Community Corrections (MOCC).

Department of Health & Human Services Board

Act as an agent for Van Buren Board of Commissioners in development of coordinated approaches to delivery of services between the DHHS and public and private social agencies with Van Buren County

Jury Board

This board's primary function is to provide oversight for the court jury qualification and selection process.

Land Bank Authority

The mission is to revitalize communities and foster economic development by returning tax-foreclosed properties to productive use, eliminating blight, and creating affordable housing.

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986, also known as Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), was enacted by Congress to help local communities prepare for and respond to chemical emergencies.

Land Preservation Board

Van Buren County is committed to the preservation of farmland and other natural features.

Palisades Community Advisory Panel

The PCAP purpose is to provide communication, involvement and education on issues related to the Palisades Nuclear Power Plan shutdown and decommissioning.

PLAT Board

The Plat Board serves as board that approves preliminary and final Plats (Subdivisions) before they are approved by LARA. Plats are used as mechanism to make land divisions in real estate.

Public Transit Local Advisory Council (LAC)

This Council's task is to make decisions regarding the Van Buren County Public Transit.

Van Buren/Cass District Board of Health

Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority

The purpose of the Board shall be to implement the provisions of Act 258, of the Public Acts of 1974, of the State of Michigan, hereinafter referred to as the "Mental Health Code".

Van Buren County Building Authority

The Authority is a governmental non-profit corporation authorized by state law and created by the County Board of Commissioners, and is managed by its own five-member Commission.

Van Buren County Planning Commission

The mandated role of the Van Buren County Planning Commission is to assist local planning commissions and the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners in making lawful and sustainable planning decisions.