Town Government
Boards and Committees
2010 Committee Meeting Schedule
The Town of Farragut takes pride in the volunteer spirit that thrives in its citizens. Numerous volunteer opportunities are available to citizens who would like to play a role in meeting the needs of this community. The personal time, expertise and untiring efforts contributed by the Town's citizens make a significant impact on Farragut's success and high quality of life.
The Town currently has 11 standing committees, councils, boards or commissions, which contribute to the success of the Town through various areas. These citizen volunteers share in the pride of Farragut's accomplishments. All citizen committees are appointed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen with the exception of the Farragut Municipal Planning Commission, which is appointed by the Mayor. Appointments are made by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in late May and early June of each year. Please watch the farragutpress and Knoxville News Sentinel, stay tuned to the Town's government access channel (Charter cable channel 3), check the Town's website or call the Town Hall for more information about committee applications and deadlines.
Board of Plumbing and Gas/Mechanical Examiners
Economic Development Committee
Farragut Folklife Museum Committee
Farragut/Knox County Schools Education Relations Committee
Leisure Services Advisory Board
Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)
Visual Resources Review Board (VRRB)
Special Committee: 30th Anniversary Committee
Special Committee: Community Center Study Committee
Special Committee: Recycling Facility Study Committee
FY 2011 Committee Appointments
Each year in May, the Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen appoints citizens to serve on advisory committees, councils and boards. This is a great way to share your time, talents and enthusiasm with the Farragut community. Please note - these are working committees. Applicants should be willing to give time to monthly meetings and committee projects or events.
The 2011 committee application and information about each of the committees will be available on March 1, 2010, by calling 966-7057, at www.townoffarragut.org or at the Town Hall information center. Community members can apply for a position on one of the following committees by completing an application and returning it to the Town Hall. Some committees require a background in a professional area and this information is indicated in the information sheet attached to the application. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will begin the committee selection process in late May or early June. Appointments will be made for the following committees: Arts Council, Board of Plumbing and Gas/Mechanical Examiners, Beautification Committee, Board of Zoning Appeals, Economic Development Committee, Folklife Museum Committee, Knox County Schools Education Relations Committee, Parks and Athletics Council, Personnel Committee, Stormwater Advisory Committee and the Visual Resources Review Board.
Committee Application Information
Committee Descriptions & Meeting Info
Committee FY2011 Application Form