Government

City Council

The City of Boulder has a council-manager form of government where the elected City Council sets policies and the council-appointed city manager administers them.

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City Departments

From providing clean drinking water to keeping the public safe, departments and divisions are responsible for city services and operations.

Select a departmentAirportBoulder Water UtilitiesBudgetCentral RecordsChannel 8City Attorney’s OfficeCity Clerk’s OfficeCity Manager’s OfficeClimate + SustainabilityCommunication DepartmentCommunity RelationsCommunity VitalityCourt, MunicipalEconomic VitalityElectionsEmergency ManagementFacilities and Asset ManagementFamily ServicesFinanceFire-RescueFleet ServicesHousingHuman ResourcesHuman ServicesInnovation and TechnologyIntergovernmental AffairsInternal AuditOpen Space and Mountain ParksParking ServicesParks and RecreationPlanning & Development ServicesPlanningPolice DepartmentPublic LibraryPublic WorksPurchasingOlder Adult ServicesTax and LicensingTransportation

 

Boards and Commissions

Volunteers appointed to serve on a board or commission help City Council examine issues and, in turn, shape the future of Boulder.

Select a boardArts CommissionBeverage Licensing AuthorityBoard of Zoning AdjustmentsBoulder Design Advisory BoardBoulder Junction Access District CommissionsBoulder Urban Renewal AuthorityChautauqua AssociationDowntown Management CommissionEnvironmental Advisory BoardGreenways Advisory CommitteeHousing AuthorityHuman Relations CommissionLandmarks BoardLandmarks Design Review CommitteeLibrary CommissionOpen Space Board of TrusteesParks and Recreation Advisory BoardPlanning BoardTransportation Advisory BoardUniversity Hill Management CommissionWater Resources Advisory Board