Celina board applications close Oct. 30, with two November interview dates

Celina residents interested in a seat on a city board or commission have until Friday, Oct. 30, to apply for the current round of vacancies.

The city’s Oct. 16 weekly report lists openings on the Arts & Culture Board, Board of Adjustment, Keep Celina Beautiful, Library Board and Planning & Zoning Commission.

Applicants can choose an interview date of Saturday, Nov. 7, or Saturday, Nov. 21, on the city’s October 2026 application form. Interviews begin at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers, 112 N. Colorado St.

The form asks applicants to rank their top three boards and explain their interest, relevant experience and any potential conflicts. It also directs them to review the board descriptions, meeting schedules and city policy before applying.

The application says members must have lived in Celina for at least a year before appointment, and applicants must be registered voters who participated in the most recent municipal elections. Residents should review the city’s requirements before submitting the online form.

Apply through the city’s October 2026 form: https://www.celina-tx.gov/FormCenter/City-Secretary-11/Boards-and-Commissions-Application-Octob-259

Source: City Manager’s Weekly Report dated Oct. 16, 2026: https://embed-rech-01.dialog.cm/celina_texas/docs/city_manager_s_weekly_report_october_16_2026_

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