Boards and Commissions

The City of Dover is a vibrant community due in large part to the energy and talent of citizen participation on the City's many boards and commissions.

To the left, you will see all standing boards and commissions. For public bodies with appointed subcommittees, more information can be found within the board or commission subcommittee link.

Looking to get involved?

Click here to download an public body member application (PDF) to apply for membership on a current board or commission.

Per City Charter, city employees and school employees are ineligible to serve on any board, commission, or committee within the city.

Current vacancies

Below is a list of current vacancies for all of the City's public bodies, boards and commissions. 

Public Body 

Number of Vacancies 

Regular 

Alternate

 Arts Commission 
 Board of Health   
 Cemetery Board 
 Cochecho Waterfront Advisory Committee   
 Conservation Commission
 DBIDA 
 Dover Housing Authority 
 Downtown Dover TIF Advisory Board
 Energy Commission
 Ethics Commission
 Heritage Commission
 Library Board of Trustees 
 Open Lands Committee 
 Parking Commission   
 Planning Board1 1
 Racial Equity and Inclusion22
 Recreation Advisory Board11
 Solid Waste Advisory Committee   
 Transportation Advisory Commission  
 Trustees of the Trust Fund 
 Utilities Commission321
 Waterfront TIF Advisory Board   
 Zoning Board of Adjustment3 3