City Tree Board

It shall be the duty and responsibility of the city tree board to study, investigate, counsel, and develop a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs located within public rights-of-way in the City of Jackson or in city parks or on any other publicly owned property within the City of Jackson.

By-Laws

City Tree Board By-Laws

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City of Jackson Commission on Aging

The mission of the Commission On Aging is to bring awareness of the seniors in the community and help develop strategies for reducing poverty, inequality, and addressing other quality of life concerns among the aging population in Jackson, TN.

Meeting Schedule

The Commission on Aging meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 11:00am in the 3rd floor conference room of City Hall.

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Commission On Aging By-Laws

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City of Jackson Housing Commission

The mission of the Housing Commission (henceforth referred to as “the Commission”) is to develop a comprehensive strategic housing plan for the City of Jackson, TN, with an emphasis on affordable and attainable housing supply production and preservation. The Commission will work in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and City Council to implement policies and programs that will further this mission.

Meeting Schedule

The Commission shall meet monthly for a minimum of six times a year. The regular meetings shall be held at such time, date and place as the Commission may determine.

By-Laws

 Housing Commission Bylaws

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Jackson Recreation and Parks

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board offers advice and consultation to City Council and city departments on the acquisition, construction, programing, and maintenance of city park property and recreational facilities managed by the City of Jackson Recreational and Parks department.

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Jackson Recreation and Parks Board By-Laws

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Keep Jackson Beautiful Commission

This organization shall strive to change the attitudes of all citizens of the City of Jackson about the disposal of litter through education and motivation. It shall seek effective enforcement of all pertinent ordinances and laws with reference to litter control. It shall encourage volunteer recycling as an alternative to land fill disposal and it shall encourage beautification projects through volunteer organizations.

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By-Laws

Keep Jackson Beautiful By-Laws

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Legends Music Museum Advisory Board

The purpose of this Advisory Board shall be to provide strategic advice to The Carnegie Center for Arts and History, including operations, funding, marketing and community outreach, as it relates to interfacing with the interests of the City of Jackson.

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The Legends Music Museum Advisory Board By-Laws

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Mayor's Youth Council

All members must be a current junior in a Jackson-Madison County public or private high school during calendar school year and live in Jackson Madison County, Jackson, TN. Members must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have a passion for serving in the community. Members must also have a desire to develop his/her leadership potential among their peers.

Meeting Schedule

The Mayor's Youth Council meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm in the Mayor's Conference Room, third floor of City Hall.

By-Laws

Mayor's Youth Council By-Laws

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Ned McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center Board

It shall be the duty and responsibility of the NED advisory board to establish policies for the annual NED Series Shows, to secure funds to finance the organization and its programs, and to monitor organizational performance.

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Public Art Commission

The primary objective of the Public Art Commission are to promote, select, acquire, and maintain public art in line with the goals of the City of Jackson, TN Public Art Initiative program. Additionally, the commission is tasked with adopting policies and guidelines required to carry out these objectives.

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Artist and Business Interest

If you are an artist interested in sharing you talents or a business interested in partnering with the Public Art Commission to install public art on your property, visit the Public Art Initiative page.

Taxi Board

It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Taxi Board to oversee vehicles for hire, conduct hearing on violations, and make recommendations to the city council in reference to vehicles for hire.

Meeting Schedule

The Tax Board meets on a as needed basis.

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Taxi Board By-Laws

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Vacant Property Commission

The mission of the Vacant Property Review Commission is to review vacant properties to make a written determination of blight and deterioration.

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Vacant Property Commission By-Laws

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