City of Lake Forest, IL

In addition to the City Council, over 150 Lake Forest resident volunteers serve on 20 Boards and Commissions. These City Boards provide leadership, establish policy and oversee budgets while working hard to ensure an open and responsive government.

Current Boards and Commissions, members and their contact information are listed in the Directory here.

Residents interested in serving on a Board or Commission can download an application here: Lake Forest Caucus or may contact the Office of the City Manager at 847-810-3675.   The Mayor makes appointments with the advice and consent of the City Council.

• Audit Committee
• Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
• Building Review Board
• Cemetery Commission
• City Council
• CROYA Board
• Environmental Sustainability Committee
• Finance Committee
• Fireman's Pension Fund
• Historic Preservation Commission
• Housing Trust Fund Board
• Lawrence R. Temple Distinguished Public Service Award Committee
• Legal Committee
• Parks & Recreation Board
• Personnel Compensation Administration (PCA) Committee
• Plan Commission
• Police Pension Fund
• Property and Public Land Committee
• Public Works Committee
• Senior Resources Commission
• Zoning Board of Appeals