City Boards & Committees

Information about each of the City's committees & boards can be found below. On each committee page you will find current members, agendas, and minutes and a link to apply for the committee. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to view all committees.  

All Board & Committee Agendas and Packet material may be found on BoardDocs.  Click here to access. All packet material and agendas will be posted by 4:30pm on Thursday the week prior to the scheduled meeting.


Applying to a Board/Committee


The City Clerk's office is accepting applications to serve on a City Board/Committee.  Interested persons are encouraged to fill out an application online or in person at the City Clerk's office located at City Hall during normal business hours.  Applications on file are regularly sent to the City Councilors who then reach out to applicants to discuss serving on committees.  The Council votes on appointments to the boards and committees at the regular City Council meetings. 

For most Boards, City Councilors may appoint from anywhere in the City as long as there is no more than a certain amount of representation from any one district.  Not sure which district you live in?  Open the street directory and look up your address to see.  


Board & Committee Members - Policies & Orientation

All appointed committee members must take the oath of office before the City Clerk, and must complete Freedom of Access Act (FOAA) training within 30 days of taking office. A copy of the Board & Committee Member Welcome Packet containing policies and resource information, is given to all new committee members.


Regional Boards & Committees

The South Portland City Council also makes appointments to regional and citizen boards and commissions that seek representatives from South Portland.  These appointments are made as vacancies occur and annually in January at a City Council meeting. While the City Council makes appointments to these boards, they are not city committees governed by City ordinances. These boards and commissions are listed below. To apply to one of the below committees, click here.

Waterfront Alliance
Opportunity Alliance
South Portland Housing Authority
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Long Creek Watershed Management District
GPCOG General Assembly
GPCOG Executive Committee
GPCOG Regional Voice Committee
GPCOG Metro Regional Coalition
Jetport Noise Advisory Committee
SPHS Middle School Building Committee
PACTS Policy Board
PACTS Executive Board
PACTS Regional Transportation Advisory Committee
PACTS Transportation Improvement Program Committee
PACTS Regional Traffic Management System Committee
ecomaine Board of Directors
Maine Services Center Coalition
MMA Legislative Policy Committee


Portland Water District

South Portland and Cape Elizabeth residents elect two members to the Portland Water District Board of Trustees to represent South Portland/Cape Elizabeth.  These members serve five year terms.

Portland Water District