Boards & Commissions

Roles of the City of Haslet Boards & Commissions

Boards and Commissions

The City of Haslet relies on the energy of its community oriented citizens. Without the help of committed citizens; the city would not function. Each board and commission plays a significant role to keep Haslet vital, responsive, and responsible. This commitment is reflected in the service the citizens provide by serving on these various boards. The citizens who serve on these various boards volunteer their time to improve the quality of life for everyone in Haslet. The following are the roles and responsibilities of the City of Haslet boards and commissions:

City Council Appoints Board & Commission Members

The City Council appoints board and commission members annually during September. Terms are for two years. In the event a vacancy(ies) occurs, applicants on file with the City Secretary's Office will be contacted regarding their interest in being considered for the vacancy(ies). Appointments to fill a vacancy(ies) will be considered by the City Council at the next available regular city council meeting. If you are interested in being appointed, please complete an application and return it to the City Secretary.

If you are available and interested to be a part of the City of Haslet decision making boards and commissions, please contact the city secretary as listed below to check for vacancies.

Required Training

Open Meetings Act

The Office of the Attorney General’s training video includes information on the Open Meetings Act and satisfies the requirements imposed by section 551.005 of the OMA. A public official may obtain a course completion certificate by following the directions at the end of the training video. The certificate must be maintained by the member’s governmental body and made available for public inspection upon request.

Open Meetings Act Training

Public Information Act

The Office of the Attorney General’s training video consists of information on the Public Information Act and satisfies the requirements imposed by Government Code section 552.012.  A public official or public information coordinator may obtain a course completion certificate by following the directions in the video upon completion of the training.  The certificate must be maintained by the official’s or coordinator’s governmental body and made available for public inspection upon request.

Public Information Act Training

Contact the City Secretary at 817-439-5931 or by email.