Get Involved Village of Brooklyn

All Village of Brooklyn residents are eligible to serve on any of the boards. Additional requirements and circumstances may apply depending on the board. For more information on requirements, please view the bylaws for each board by clicking the links below.

While anyone who meets the specific qualifications listed in the respective board bylaws is welcome to apply, each board or commission may be best suited to individuals with specific interests. This is not to say that those with limited experiences in these areas cannot apply. The Village may also provide training opportunities for members.

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Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA):

• Economic development and revitalization.
• Interest in improving the aesthetic and appeal of the Village's commercial corridor.
• Support small businesses and local commerce.

Parks Board:

• Outdoor recreation, environmental conservation, landscape design.
• Creating inclusive and engaging public spaces.
• Youth and senior programming, sports, or community events.

Planning Commission:

• Zoning, planning and sustainable development.
• Land use policy, site plans, regulatory documents.
• Long-term planning for the community.

Walkability Committee (Ad-Hoc Committee of the Village Council):

• Non-motorized transportation, sidewalks, crosswalks.
• Community safety and ordinance education.
• Creating inclusive mobility solutions.

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Members serve as ambassadors of the village and represent the interests of Brooklyn at official meetings as well as outside the Village Office. As an ambassador of the village, it is important to understand that your words and actions reflect that role at all times. Serving on a board or commission implies a responsibility to act in the best interest of the Village of Brooklyn.

General responsibilities of board members include:

• To attend applicable training/orientation.
• Prepare for meeting in advance – be familiar with issues on the agenda.
• Participate in meetings and carry out assignments.
• Talk with community members to obtain feedback on topics under consideration.
• Act and speak with honesty and integrity.

These are few of the many responsibilities that board members hold.

For more information, please click the link below to access the Board and Commissions Handbook.

Board and Commissions Handbook

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Application Process

The Village Manager and Village President will review applications as positions become available. Once applications are reviewed, the President will make a recommendation to the Village Council, who will vote on the final appointment.

If a position is not vacant at the time the application is submitted, the Village will keep it on file for one year from the submission date and applicants will be notified if they are considered for a vacant seat during that time.

If you want to apply but are unsure of where you might fit best, it is highly encouraged to reach out to the Village Manager (manager@villageofbrooklyn.com) and/or the Village President (president@villageofbrooklyn.com) by email or at the Village Office (121 N Main St). Please click the link below to access our Volunteer Application.

Volunteer Application

If you are interested in employment with the Village of Brooklyn, please click the link below to complete the application. The application must be filled out fully to be considered.

Employment Application