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INTRODUCTION <br />In order to assist in setting direction for the City of Louisville, the City Council considers <br />the advice of its various boards and commissions. Citizens who serve on boards and <br />commissions, therefore, play an important part in translating ideas into programs and <br />suggestions and concerns into change. They also expand the knowledge and <br />experience base of the elected decision makers. In addition, some boards or <br />commissions have powers and duties defined under the City Charter or state law, and <br />their functions go beyond advising and making recommendations to the City Council. <br />At present, the City has the following boards and commissions: <br />• Board of Adjustment <br />• Building Code Board of Appeals <br />• Business Retention and Development Committee <br />• Cultural Council <br />• Historic Preservation Commission <br />• Historical Commission <br />• Library Board of Trustees <br />• Local Licensing Authority <br />• Open Space Advisory Board <br />• Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board <br />• Planning Commission <br />• Recreation Advisory Board <br />• Revitalization Commission <br />• Sustainability Advisory Board <br />• Youth Advisory Board <br />PURPOSE <br />The purpose of this Handbook for Boards and Commissionsis to explain the role of <br />boards and commissions and set forth guidelines to assist them in carrying out their <br />work. Should you have any questions about the information here, please contact the <br />City Clerk. <br />CITY STRUCTURE <br />The City of Louisville is a home rule municipality operating pursuant to the City of <br />Louisville Charter adopted by the citizens of Louisville in 2001. The citizens have <br />chosen a mayor -council-manager form of government. Under this form, the citizens <br />elect six council members, two from each ward, and one mayor at -large. <br />The City Council sets the goals and policies for City government and annually adopts a <br />budget in support of City activities. The City Council appoints the City Manager, City <br />Attorney, Municipal Judge, and Prosecuting Attorney. City staff members, under the <br />direction of the City Manager, are responsible for carrying out the direction of the City <br />Council in implementing programs and services. Department directors and their <br />department staffs are under the direction of the City Manager. <br />2 <br />