Committees

Who has power and how it flows

How committees connect — click to expand

Diagram showing how Two Rivers committees relate to each other
Elected by voters City Council The legislative body of Two Rivers. Sets tax levies, approves budgets, and makes final decisions on zoning, development, and city policy. View members & activity →
Council Subcommittees

These report directly to Council. Their members are all elected council members.

Personnel and Finance Committee City personnel policies, budgets, and salaries. View details → Public Utilities Committee Water, sewer, and electrical services. View details → Public Works Committee Roads, drainage, sanitation, and city infrastructure. View details →
Advisory Boards

Appointed boards that advise Council on specific areas. Recommendations aren't binding — Council makes the final call.

Advisory Recreation Board Recommends improvements for city parks and recreational programs. View details → Business Improvement District Board Supports downtown business retention, expansion, and recruitment. View details → Business and Industrial Development Committee Advises on business development and industrial growth. View details → Committee on Aging Advocates for the needs and well-being of older residents. View details → Community Development Authority Leads housing, blight remediation, and neighborhood development. View details → Environmental Advisory Board Advises on environmental policy, conservation, and sustainability. View details → Plan Commission Reviews zoning changes and development proposals before they reach Council. View details → Room Tax Commission Allocates hotel tax revenue for tourism and community events. View details →
Independent Authority

These bodies have their own legal authority — they don't just advise Council.

Board of Appeals Reviews appeals of decisions made by city officials. View details → Board of Canvassers Certifies election results. View details → Library Board of Trustees Governs the public library's policies, budget, and operations. View details → Police and Fire Commission Hires, promotes, and disciplines police and fire chiefs and officers. View details → Zoning Board Hears zoning appeals and grants variances from the city code. View details →
Tax-Funded Nonprofits

Independent boards that receive city tax funding but set their own agendas.

Explore Two Rivers Board of Directors Promotes tourism and travel using city room tax funds. View details → Main Street Board of Directors Funded through the BID to support downtown revitalization. View details →