Boards and Commissions

If you are interested in serving on a Board or Commission, please contact City Hall for specific information.  All applications will be filed and reviewed by the City Council at the time of appointments.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is appointed to a five-year term by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.  The Board reviews any appeals of zoning decisions and considers requests for variances from the zoning regulations.  The Board meets on an as-needed basis.

Finance Committee

The City of Lawson Finance Department provides for the processing of all financial data in a timely and cost-effective manner.  This allows the department to monitor budgetary requirements, to invest the city’s funds, and to comply with all city, state and federal laws.  

Financial Reports and Budgets are presented, re-evaluated and voted on annually. Proposed Budget documents reflect the financial plan to be presented for the next fiscal year.  The Final Budget includes the Proposed Budget plus changes made for budget and purchase order carryovers.

Financial transparency promotes accountability and provides information to the citizens of the City of Lawson about what their local government is doing. Residents can stay informed and learn about local government revenue, spending and debt.  See how your City of Lawson government is setting standards in making financial information transparent and accessible.

The Finance Committee is made up of two Aldermen and two appointed, resident volunteers.  They review all revenue and expenditures for each month. This board meets every third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board is appointed to a three-year term by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.  The purpose of the Board is to provide for the leisure recreation opportunities and facilities for all residents of Lawson. To learn more about the activities of the Park and Recreation Board, be sure to visit the Facebook page.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission is appointed to a four-year term by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.  The Commission reviews all requests for zoning changes and amendments, conditional use permits and special use permits.  They review all development proposals and also review and adopt the City’s Comprehensive Plan.  The Commission meets on an as-needed basis.