The City Commission is looking for citizens interested in serving on the Airport Authority Board, Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Board, Park and Recreation Advisory Board or the Planning Advisory Board. All applicants must be city residents and qualified electors to apply. Applications will be accepted through Friday, November 14th, 2025.
Airport Authority Board is the governing body and policy setting board for the operation and management of Great Falls International Airport. The board is responsible for employing the Airport Director, who hires staff and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Airport. The Board consists of seven members, appointed to three-year terms. The City Commission appoints four members, and the Cascade County Commission appoints three members. Currently, there are 2 board members with terms that are set to expire on December 31, 2025. The Airport Authority Board generally meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. For more information about the board contact Airport Director John Faulkner at 406-727-3404.
Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Board consists of five to seven members and advises the Manager and City Commission on all matters related to the successful operation of the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts and public meeting rooms within the Civic Center. Members serve three-year terms. Currently, there are 3 board members with terms that are set to expire on December 31, 2025. Meetings are the third Friday of each month at noon. For more information contact Owen Grubenhoff at 406 455-8510.
Park and Recreation Advisory Board is a seven-member board that advises the City Commission and the City Manager on all matters related to Park and Recreation programs in the City of Great Falls. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Members serve three-year terms. Currently, there are 2 board members with terms that are set to expire on December 31, 2025. For more information contact the Interim Park and Recreation Director Jessica Compton at 406-771-1265.
Planning Advisory Board is a seven-member Board that advises the City Commission on many aspects of Great Falls area growth and development including amendments to the Growth Plan, zoning, land subdivision, annexation, transportation planning, planning roadway improvements, and related general planning issues. Members serve three-year terms. Currently, there are 2 board members with terms that are set to expire on December 31, 2025, and another member is resigning at the end of December.
The Board meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 3:00 p.m. For more information contact Planning and Community Development (PCD) Director, Brock Cherry at 406-455-8530 or Deputy PCD Director, Lonnie Hill at 406-455-8432.
All applicants must be city residents and qualified electors.The deadline to submit a Citizen Interest Form is Friday, November 14th, by 5:00 p.m.
Citizen Interest Forms are available at the City Manager’s Office, Civic Center, Room 201, by calling 406-455-8450; or may be obtained from the Advisory Boards section on the City’s website at www.greatfallsmt.net.
Press release By City of Great Falls: October 21, 2025 – Great Falls, Mt
