Volunteer to Serve on a Municipal Board
Want to get more involved in Perth Amboy? Serving on a municipal
board is a volunteer opportunity to contribute your time,
experience, and ideas to your community.
City boards address topics such as arts, housing, planning,
historic preservation, and the environment. Depending on the
board, members provide recommendations or make decisions within
the board’s assigned responsibilities.
What Does Serving Involve?
- Attending board meetings regularly.
- Reviewing meeting materials in advance.
- Participating in discussions and board activities.
Meeting schedules, responsibilities, and eligibility requirements
vary by board. Explore the individual board pages below to learn
more about the board that interests you.
Current Vacancies and Upcoming Term Expirations
The following boards have current vacancies and/or appointments
with terms expiring on December 31, 2026:
- Arts Council
- Green Team
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Housing Authority
- Planning Board
- Rent Leveling Board
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
The notice lists current vacancies separately from appointments
with expiring terms.
View 2026 Board Vacancies and Term Expirations (PDF)
Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
How to Apply
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Review the vacancy notice and the information for the board
that interests you.
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Complete the Citizen Service Application and identify the board
on which you would like to serve.
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Return your completed application to the Municipal Clerk’s
Office by the application deadline.
Download the Citizen Service Application (PDF)
Return Completed Applications To:
Municipal Clerk’s Office
City Hall
260 High Street
Perth Amboy, NJ
Submitting an application does not guarantee an appointment.
Board Appointments and Terms
2025 Municipal Board Appointments and Term Expiration (PDF)
Select an individual board below to learn more about its
responsibilities and meeting information.