​

Boards and commissions are important in that they enable citizens to participate in Ozark's government processes. Their activities help shape and influence public policy.  While some boards and commissions are appointed entirely by City officials, the Mayor, and/or the City Council, others are jointly appointed by the City and other organizations.  If you are interested in volunteering your time to serve on a board or commission, please contact the Mayor’s office at 334-774-3300.

Below is a list and description of active Boards and Commissions for the City of Ozark and Ozark-Dale County:

Airport Advisory Board

The purpose of the board is to provide assistance and guidance to city officials concerning the development and operation of the airport including meeting with other airport officials, Federal Aviation Administration representatives, and Alabama Department of Aeronautics representatives in an official capacity.

E-911 Commissioners

The district board of commissioners shall have the following authority:(1)Levy on all of the telephone subscribers within the district an emergency telephone service charge in an amount not to exceed five (5) percent of the tariff rate.(2)Obtain the necessary lines and equipment to provide enhanced universal emergency service or E-911 service, as defined in Act 96-47.(3)Collect from local telephone companies on a monthly basis the amount collected from these companies attributable to the emergency telephone service charge.(4)Disburse funds collected from the emergency telephone service charge, or any other sources in the discharge of its responsibilities under law;(5)Where the revenues set in (1) above prove to be in excess of the amounts needed to operate the service, the board of commissioners may reduce the subscribers' levy according to law;(6)Determine from the options defined in Act No. 96-47 the most feasible means of responding to the emergency calls from within the communications district. (7)Any other functions authorized by Act No. 96-47 including entering into additional cooperative agreements with other E-911 systems as is deemed necessary or advisable.

Hospital Authority Board
​Contact the Mayor's office at 334-774-3300.

Housing Authority Board

For information on this board, visit their website at ​http://www.officialhousingauthority.com/.

Industrial Development Board
Contact the Mayor's office at 334-774-3300.

The Industrial Development Board is governed by the Code of Alabama 1975, Sections 11-54-80 through 11-54-101. Its primary responsibility is to promote industrial and economic development within the City of Ozark and the surrounding area. The Board works to attract new industries and support the expansion of existing businesses in order to increase employment opportunities, strengthen the local tax base, and enhance overall economic growth.

​

To carry out this purpose, the Board is authorized to plan, acquire, construct, improve, and finance industrial projects and related facilities. It may purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire property; issue bonds to finance projects; lease facilities to private enterprises; and enter into contracts and agreements necessary to support industrial development initiatives. The Board acts as a landlord and financing entity rather than operating businesses directly and is responsible for managing its properties and financial obligations in accordance with state law and public governance requirements.

​

The Industrial Development Board consists of seven members appointed by the Ozark City Council to six-year terms and meets on an as-needed basis.

​

Ozark Parks & Recreation Board

The purpose and goal of the board shall principally be, but not limited to, providing guidance and recommendations for programs and facilities, which provide for the recreational and leisure activity needs of the city. The board shall assist in the planning and development of new opportunities to provide recreation and leisure activities and to make recommendations concerning the most effective use of existing programs.

Medical Clinic Board
Contact the Mayor's office at 334-774-3300.

The Medical Clinic Board of the City of Ozark was formed pursuant to Ala. Code § 11-58-1, et seq., as an instrumentality of the State of Alabama for the purpose of promoting public health through the acquisition and support of health care facilities. The Board serves as a conduit entity for Dale Medical Center.

​

The Medical Clinic Board consists of three members appointed by the Ozark City Council to six-year terms and meets on an as-needed basis.

Planning Commission

The planning commission is authorized and empowered to make and adopt a master plan for the physical development of the city, including any areas outside its boundaries which, in the commission's judgment, bear relation to the planning of such municipality.

Public Building Authority
Contact the Mayor's office at 334-774-3300.

Municipal Public Building Authorities are governed by the Code of Alabama 1975, Sections 11-56-1 through 11-56-22. The purpose of the Authority is to provide buildings and facilities for lease to and use by the municipality, county, or other public corporations in the performance of their public functions, as well as for lease to and use by the United States government.

​

The Authority is granted all powers necessary to carry out this purpose, including the authority to acquire property, construct buildings, lease its facilities, and issue interest-bearing revenue bonds. Revenue generated from long-term leases may be used to repay bond obligations. The Public Building Authority is required to obtain competitive bids for the construction of buildings or improvements with a cost exceeding $50,000.

​

The Public Building Authority consists of three members appointed by the Ozark City Council to six-year terms and meets on an as-needed basis.

Ozark–Dale Technology Center for Development Industry Advisory Board

The purpose and goal of this board shall primarily be to, but not limited to, advance knowledge and understanding of economics, matters of public concern, finance, education and training, science and technology, economic planning and development and other subjects related to improved efficiency, development and acceleration of both quality and quantity of economic growth and employment opportunities for the occupants of the technology center.

Ozark-Dale County Economic Development Corporation

For information on this board, visit their website at http://odedc.com/.

Ozark-Dale County Library Inc.
For information on this board, visit their website http://www.ozarklibrary.com .

​

Ozark City School Board

For information on this board, visit their website at https://www.ozarkcityschools.net.

SE Alabama Regional Planning & Development Commission
For information on this board, visit their website at https://www.searpdc.org/.

Tree Board
It shall be the responsibility of the Tree Board to study, investigate, counsel and develop, and/or update annually, and administer a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and in other public areas. Such a plan will be presented annually to the city council and upon its acceptance and approval shall constitute the official comprehensive city tree plan for the city. The board, when requested by the city council, shall consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon any special matter of question coming within the scope of its work.

Utilities Board

The board of directors for the utility board of the municipality oversees the waterworks plant and distribution system and the sanitary sewer system.

Wiregrass Mental Health

Contact the Mayor's office at 334-774-3300.

The Wiregrass Mental Health Board is governed by the Code of Alabama 1975, Sections 11-58-1 through 11-58-15. Its purpose is to promote access to medical and mental health services by creating, improving, and managing clinical facilities that serve the public.

To fulfill this mission, the Board is authorized to issue bonds; acquire, lease, and manage property (including the use of eminent domain when permitted by law); and enter into agreements necessary for the construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of mental health clinics and related facilities.

The Wiregrass Mental Health Board consists of two members appointed by the Ozark City Council to six-year terms and meets on an as-needed basis.

Zoning, Adjustments, & Appeals Board

The board, in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, shall have the following powers: Interpretation of boundaries, hear and decide appeals, authorize variances, hear and decide special exceptions.