Boards & Commissions
The Boards and Commissions of the City of Dearborn are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and fostering the growth of our vibrant community. They strive to engage residents, leverage their expertise, and work collaboratively with the City to shape policies, make informed decisions, and promote inclusivity and transparency. Their mission is to serve as a bridge between the citizens and city leadership, promoting the well-being and prosperity of Dearborn.
Board and Commission Information
Apply to a Board or Commission
Commission and board members serve in a voluntary capacity. If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, apply at the following link.
Current Vacancies:
- - Animal Care & Welfare Services Committee
- - Board of Ethics
- - Board of Review
- - Board of Safety Engineers (Boiler Operations)
- - Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
- - Board of Trustees Chapter 22
- - Board of Trustees Chapter 23
- - Building Board of Appeals
- - City Beautiful Commission
- - Dearborn Arts & Culture Commission
- - Dearborn Historical Advisory Commission
- - Demolition Board of Appeals
- - Disability Concerns Commission
- - Dix-Vernor Business District Improvement Authority
- - East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority
- - Economic Development Corporation
- - Election Commission
- - Environmental Commission
- - Historical Preservation Commission
- - Housing Commission
- - Language ACCESS Committee
- - Library Commission
- - Local Officials Compensation Commission
- - Parks & Recreation Commission
- - Planning Commission
- - Senior Citizens Commission
- - Tax Penalty Waiver Committee
- - Traffic Safety Commission
- - Warren BDIA
- - Water System Advisory Council
- - West Dearborn DDA
- - Zoning Board of Appeals
Meetings & Events
View the City of Dearborn's calendar for meeting and event dates and information.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Neighborhood Event
Mayor's Neighborhood Walk - Cherry Hill Park Area Neighborhood Walk
Meet the Mayor out in the community, and join in regularly scheduled neighborhood walks to clean up Dearborn streets and visit with residents.
Please note that all events are subject to change.
Classes & Programs
Five-Week Session Tuesday/Thursday Swim Lessons Begin
Five-Week Session Tuesday/Thursday Swim Lessons Begin
Meeting
City Council Meeting - Sept. 22, 2026
City Council Meeting
Important Date
Autumn Begins
Autumn Begins
Meeting
Warren Business District Improvement Authority Board Meeting
Warren Business District Improvement Authority Board Meeting
Meeting
Board of Ethics Meeting
The City of Dearborn's Board of Ethics will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.
Meeting
Dearborn Historical Commission Meeting
Dearborn Historical Commission Meeting
Meeting
Special Meeting of the City Council on Sept. 23, 2026
The Dearborn City Council will hold a Special Meeting/Study Session on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, in Conference Room 1D at the Dearborn Administrative Center.
Elections & Voting
Absentee Voter Ballots Available for November Election
Absentee Voter Ballots Available for November Election
Camp Dearborn & Mystic Creek
Tin Can Tourists
Tin Can Tourists
Meeting
Pension Board Meeting
Pension Board Meeting
Meeting
CANCELED - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting scheduled for Sept. 24, 2026, has been canceled.