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VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW COMMITTEES

Board of Police and Fire Commission

The Board of Police and Fire Commission is comprised of three members. Among its responsibilities, the commission examines and hires new police officers, patrol officers and firefighters/paramedics; promotes within the departments; and recommends policy matters to the Village Board of Trustees when they require Board review. The commission meets as needed.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is comprised of three members. It is responsible for examining and hiring new public works artisans, administrative clerks, secretaries and telecommunications professionals. The Commission also recommends policy matters to the Village Board of Trustees when they require Board review. The commission meets as needed.

Fire Pension Board

The Fire Pension Board, as required by State Statute, is comprised of the following nine members: Village President, Village Clerk, Village Attorney, Village Treasurer, Fire Chief, and three additional persons chosen from the active firefighters rank and one retired firefighter. The board is responsible for overseeing disbursements and investments of the Pension Fund as prescribed by State insurance law. The board meets quarterly.

Police Pension Board

The Police Pension Board, as required by State Statute, is comprised of five members as follows: two appointed by the Village President, two elected from the active ranks of the police force, and one from the beneficiaries under the Police Pension Fund Act as created by statute. The board is responsible for overseeing disbursements and investments of the Police Pension Fund. The board meets quarterly.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is responsible for the interpretation and appeal hearing concerning the Village Zoning Ordinance. The board meets on call or as needed.

Community Pride Committee

The Community Pride Committee is comprised of Village residents who volunteer their time to help keep Broadview clean, safe and attractive. The committee works to maintain property values and standards of living among the Village businesses and residents. The Committee encourages pride in our community through letters of commendation to property owners demonstrating outstanding effort.