Boards and Commissions

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) traditionally meets the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The HPC is under the guidance of the Planning Department.

The Planning Commission traditionally meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The Planning Commission is under the guidance of the Planning Department.

Click Here to view the Planning Commission Agendas and Minutes.

Click Here to view Planning Commission responsibilities as defined by the UDC.

The Zoning and Adjustment Board (ZAB) traditionally meets the second Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. ZAB is under the guidance of the Planning Department.

Click Here to view the ZAB Agendas and Minutes.

Click Here to view the ZAB as defined by the UDC.

The Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals is under the guidance of the Building Department.

The Election Commission is under the guidance of the City Clerk's Department

The Library Board is under the guidance of the Ocean Springs Library. For more questions, please call the Library at 228-875-1193.

The Ocean Springs School Board Members are elected to 5 year terms. The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen appoint 3 members to the board. The other two are appointed by an election. For more information about School Board Members, please contact the Ocean Springs School District at 228-875-7706.

The Park Advisory Board is under the guidance of the Parks and Recreation Department.

The Cemetery Board is under the guidance of the City Clerks Department.

This position is appointed by the Board of Aldermen for a 6 year term.

Representative

Kenneth Papania

This position is appointed by the Board of Aldermen for a 4 year term.

Representative

Mark Dunston

This position is appointed by the Board of Aldermen for a 1 year term.

Mayor Pro Tempore

Rob Blackman