The City of Paris is seeking citizens to volunteer to serve on all of its standing boards, commissions, and committees. The primary purpose of most of these committees is to advise the Paris City Council and city staff on issues that come before the committees; however, some of the committees also have decision-making authority. These committees are critical to the operation of the city and are also an excellent way for a citizen to gain in-depth knowledge of how the City works. There are 13 different committees covering a wide range of topics, from airport to zoning, the band to the library, and several more. Persons interested in serving on a board, commission, or committee must first complete an application indicating their interest and give a brief description of any special knowledge, education, or experience relevant to the committee they are interested in. Applications are available at www.paristexas.gov or at City Hall Annex, located at 150 1st Street S.E.