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Boards and Councils

Boards and Councils

A listing of Douglas County boards, councils and committees.

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Board of Commissioners

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners are elected officials to help administer county policy and procedures.
Go to Commission Page
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Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is a quasi-judicial County Board that can approve, approve with conditions, or deny a variance request.
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Citizen Review Board

By Kansas law, CRB is to review the case of a child who is the subject of a Child In Need of Care (CINC) petition filed by the District Attorney’s office.
Go to CRB Website
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Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The purpose of the Council is to provide a working forum to support communications and collaborative coordination.
Go to CJCC Website
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Food Policy Council

The Food Policy Council (FPC) seeks to identify the benefits, challenges and opportunities for a successful, sustainable local food system in Douglas County, Kansas.
Go to Food Policy Council Website
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Heritage Conservation Council

The Heritage Conservation Council of Douglas County promotes the conservation of our cultural and natural heritage to honor our past, enrich our present, and inspire our future.
Go to HCC Website
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Local Emergency Planning Committee

The LEPC is responsible for developing an emergency plan to prepare for and respond to chemical emergencies within the community.
Go to LEPC Website
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Courthouse:
1100 Massachusetts Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
Judicial and Law Enforcement Center:
111 East 11th Street
Lawrence, KS 66044

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