City of Wellington, Kansas
City of Wellington, KS

Boards and Commissions

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Current Board Members and Terms

COMBINED TRADE BOARD

The Combined Trade Board was created in 2005 at which time the Board of Electricians, Board of Examiners of Plumbers, and the Building Board of Examiners and Appeals were dissolved into one board. The Board is composed of eleven members: one licensed Architect or Engineer, two Building Contractors, two Electrical Contractors, two Plumbing Contractors, two Mechanical Contractors, the City Building Inspector, and a resident-at-large. It is the duty of the Board to act as an arbitration board in deciding any questions that may arise between the Authority having jurisdiction for inspections (Building Inspector) and any person, firm or corporation. The decisions of the Board in such matters shall be final, unless an appeal, in writing, is taken to the Governing Body of the City. The Board determines the methods and qualifications for the contractors in the community. It is also the duty of the Board to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide reasonable interpretations of Codes governing the building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing trades. The Governing Body appoints board members to three-year terms. The Combined Trade Board meets every two months.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

The duty of the Board of Zoning Appeals is to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Zoning Administrator in the enforcement of zoning regulations. The Board consists of seven members who are appointed by the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, for a term of three years. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets as needed.

HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

The Health Care Authority directs the hospital and other health care services by operating the city hospital or any other such care service, as the authority deems proper. The five members of the Board are appointed by the Governing Body and serve four-year terms. Meetings of the Health Care Authority are on the third Thursday of each month.

HOUSING AUTHORITY

The care and operation of the Wheat Capital Manor shall be under the control and management of the Housing Authority Board. The Board is authorized to employ an executive director and agents and employees both permanent and temporary; and to delegate to one or more of them such powers or duties as the Authority may require or deem proper. The Governing Body appoints five board members to four–year terms. The Housing Authority meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

 

LIBRARY BOARD

The Library Board makes and adopts Library rules and regulations and oversees its administration. The Board consists of seven members, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The Library Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month.

MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM BOARD

The care and operation of the Municipal Auditorium and Heritage Park shall be under the control and management of the Municipal Auditorium Board. The Board consists of the Mayor, or one City Council member and six citizens, each serving a two-year term, appointed by the Mayor with approval of the City Council. The Municipal Auditorium Board meets as needed.

PARK BOARD

The seven members of the Park Board are tasked with controlling and managing the City’s parks. This includes making rules and regulations regarding the use of parks, providing penalties for violation of these rules, and making tax recommendations to the City Council. The Board consists of one City Council member or the Mayor, and six citizens of Wellington appointed by the Mayor. The first term of the members of the Board shall expire at the expiration of the term of the mayor who appointed the Board. A member appointed to a second term will serve on the board for two years. The Park Board meets on the third Monday of each month.

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission establishes regulations restricting the use of land and the locations of buildings and structures within the City. This includes restricting height and bulk of buildings and structures, the area of yards, courts and other places surrounding them and restricting the density of the City’s population. Each of the nine members of the Planning Commission, two of which shall reside outside of but within the three miles of the corporate limits of the City, is appointed by the Mayor with consent of the City Council, and serves a three-year term. The Planning Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. 2009 Schedule Planning Commission Brochure

AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD

The Airport Advisory Board advises the Governing Body on all matters relating to the operation and maintenance of the Airport. The Board may suggest rules and regulations governing the operation and maintenance of the Airport. The Governing Body must approve said rules and regulations. The Board consists of seven members who are appointed by the Governing Body to a three-year term. The Airport Advisory Board meets on the third Monday of each month.