Advisory Boards and Commissions
Public Meetings

The City's Citizen Advisory Board and Commission members are appointed by the City Council and must be Cape Girardeau residents unless otherwise noted. Other types of boards are also listed to provide easy access to public documents. 

Applications are kept on file for one year from the date submitted. When a vacancy arises, the applications on file for that board are submitted to the City Council to make the appointment.

Looking for Cape Girardeau County citizen advisory boards? Visit www.capecounty.us.

Submit applications to:
City Clerk's Office
44 North Lorimier
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
[email protected]
573-339-6320


Advisory board meetings are open to the public.

Board/Commission

Meeting Schedule 
& Location

Upcoming Vacancies
(Apply month+ prior)

Airport Advisory Board

Second Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Cape Airport Restaurant

 APPLY NOW
Three terms expire in April 2025

Board of Adjustment

First Thursday, 7 p.m.
City Council Chambers 

 APPLY NOW
One term expires March 2025
three terms expire September 2025

Board of Appeals

As needed,
Second Thursday, 7 p.m.
City Council Chambers

APPLY NOW
two terms expire June 2025

City Council

First and Third Mondays 
5 p.m. City Council Chambers

Comprehensive Plan Oversight Committee

Inactive

Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board 

First Monday, 12:00p
Osage Centre

 APPLY NOW
three terms expire June 2025

Downtown Cape Girardeau Community Improvement District

As Needed
Old Town Cape Office

 APPLY NOW
Four terms expire May 2026

Golf Course Advisory Board

Bi-Monthly, 
Fourth Thursday, noon
Osage Centre

APPLY NOW
Two terms expire November 2024

Gun Violence Task Force

July 23 at 5:30 p.m.
City Hall 


Applications closed

Historic Preservation Commission

Third Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers 


APPLY NOW
Three terms expire April 2025

Liquor License Review Board

As Needed
City Council Chambers

APPLY NOW
One term expires December 2024

MAGNET dba SEMO Redi

As Needed
Cape Chamber

Council Appointment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Second Monday, 5:30 p.m.
Osage Centre

APPLY NOW
Four terms expire October 2024

Parks & Recreation Foundation Board of Directors

As Needed
Osage Centre

Call 339-6340
(Read more)

Planning & Zoning Commission

Second Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers

APPLY NOW
Two terms expire November 2024

Public Library Board of Trustees

Fourth Thursday, 7 a.m.
Cape Girardeau Public Library

APPLY NOW
Three terms expire June 2025

River Campus Board of Managers

Quarterly, Called by Director
River Campus
Seminary Conference Room

      

Show Me Center Board of Managers

Quarterly, Called by Director
Show Me Center Business Office

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One term expires December 2024

Special Business District Advisory Commission

As Needed,
At Least Once Annually
City Council Chambers

APPLY NOW
Three terms expire June 2025

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission

As Needed

 APPLY NOW
Two terms expiring April 2025

Transportation Trust Fund
(Planning & Zoning Subcommittee)

June - November 2024

Applications Closed
Planning soon for ballot issue 2025

Tree Board

Bi-monthly, Beginning in February
Third Monday, 12 p.m.
Osage Centre

APPLY NOW
Two terms expire February 2025

  • Contact Info
  • 44 North Lorimier Cape Girardeau, MO  63701
  • Telephone 573.339.6320
  • Email [email protected]