Boards and Commissions
The Village Boards and Commissions are an integral part of
the Village government in Riverside. These appointed
volunteers provide the extremely valuable service of
listening to the public on a variety of topics, and submitting
recommendations to the Board of Trustees and the Village
Manager. Most of the boards and commissions meet on a
specified evening, usually once per month. All board and
commission members are appointed by the President of the
Village Board and serve without compensation. They are all
residents of the Village of Riverside. All board and
commission meetings are open to the public and most take
place in the Riverside Township Hall.
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners consists of three
residents who serve three year terms. These residents
review and recommend appointments and promotions in the
Police and Fire Departments.
Economic Development Commission
This commission consists of seven resident members. The
commission serves to encourage commercial development
within the village to improve the village’s tax base and sales
tax revenue, develop plans for attracting business and
patrons to the village and examine the businesses and the
business districts in town to determine the best uses for
retail spaces. The commission also works closely with the
Chamber of Commerce.
Emergency Services and Disaster Agency
This agency is charged with preventing, minimizing and
repairing any damages that result from natural or man-made
disasters. The agency prepares and keeps current a disaster
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