| Board Name | Board Description | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Review Commission | Provides design guidance for projects within the City of Palm Desert to ensure that new development and exterior modifications contribute to a cohesive, high-quality built environment. | |
| Building Board of Appeals | Provides independent review of matters related to the City’s building and safety regulations. | |
| Civic Engagement Committee | Supports civic education and engagement by helping residents understand local government, strengthening community connections, and encouraging the development of future local leaders. | |
| Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Abatement District | Represents Palm Desert on the Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board. | |
| Cultural Arts Committee | Reviews and advises on the City’s public art program, including artwork placement, project recommendations, and stewardship of the public art collection. | |
| El Paseo Parking and Business Improvement District Board | Promotes El Paseo as a world-class, pedestrian-friendly retail destination. | |
| Environmental Resources Committee *Pending Dissolution* | Advises on policies and actions that advance the City’s Environmental Sustainability Plan. | |
| Finance Committee | Advises the City Council on auditing, internal controls, financial reporting, investments, municipal debt, and related financial matters. | |
| Historic Preservation Committee | Reviews and helps preserve buildings and sites that represent Palm Desert’s cultural, social, and archaeological heritage. | |
| Homelessness Task Force *Pending Dissolution* | Advisory body to the City Council on services and coordinated efforts to address homelessness. | |
| Housing Commission | Advises the Housing Authority Board on housing policies, programs, and strategies, and reviews administrative and operational matters related to the affordable rental portfolio. | |
| Joslyn Cove Senior Center | Provides a wide range of programs and services for older adults in the desert community. | |
| Library Advisory Committee | Advises on Library programming and space planning, reviews key performance and outcome measures, and strengthens connections between the Library and community groups. | |
| Palm Springs International Airport Commission | Provides advisory services to the Palm Springs City Council on airport-related matters. | |
| Parks and Recreation Committee | Reviews all matters related to parks and recreation opportunities in Palm Desert. | |
| Planning Commission | Reviews land use and development proposals for consistency with the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan, and advises the City Council on planning and capital improvements. | |
| Public Affairs Marketing Panel | Provides strategic oversight of the City’s marketing efforts by reviewing annual plans, budgets, media materials, and funding requests for special events. | |
| Public Safety Committee | Reviews law enforcement and comprehensive public safety matters and makes recommendations to the City Council accordingly. | |
| Cove Communities Services Commission | Provides oversight and guidance on the allocation of funding to the Cove Communities Senior Association |
