Boards & Commissions

Civil Service Commission

The primary focus of the Civil Service Commission is to ensure that pre-employment testing and hiring decisions for Police Department employees are conducted in a fair, valid, competitive, and nondiscriminatory manner.

LEOFF 1 Disability Board

The Law Enforcement Officer/Firefighter (LEOFF 1) Disability Board is responsible for approving the medical claims made by City of Battle Ground LEOFF 1 members - police offers who were hired prior to October 1, 1977.

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

This committee makes recommendations concerning the collection and use of lodging taxes.

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board

Board members engage with the community to evaluate parks and recreation programs and objectives, develop interest in activities, and solicit participation, and make recommendations to the city council. Formerly the Park Advisory Board, the Parks and Community Engagement Advisory Board adds an important community engagement aspect, designed to develop and encourage more recreational programming and community events in Battle Ground.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is charged with advising the City Council on all legislative land use matters referred to them by the council, including comprehensive planning, capital facility planning, transportation planning, and development codes.

Salary Commission

The Battle Ground Salary Commission is a 3-member volunteer board charged with reviewing and determining the salaries and insurance benefits provided by the City to its elected officials.