The City of Norton has various boards and committees that meet to discuss a variety of topics and issues and make recommendations to the Governing Body. If you are interested in serving on a board or committee, please submit a letter of interest to the City of Norton, P.O. Box 160, Norton, KS 67654.

Norton Housing Authority Board

Norton Housing Authority Board is a five-member board appointed by the Mayor for four-year terms. The Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon. This Board provides the policy-making for management of the Norton Manor. To be a member on the Board you must be a City resident or live within 5 miles of city limits.

Norton Convention & Tourism Committee

Norton Convention & Tourism Committee is a ten-member board (representing community interests for the Lodging Industry, the Service Industry and Association Groups) appointed by the Mayor for two-year terms. The Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon. This Committee administers the revenue received from the local hotel/motel guest tax.

Norton Planning Commission

Norton Planning Commission is a seven-member board appointed by the Mayor for three-year terms. The Commission meets the last Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. This Commission plans, zones and administers subdivision regulations within the City limits. (5 members are City residents; 2 members live outside City, but within a 3 mile radius of City limits.)

Norton Library Board

Norton Library Board is a seven-member board appointed by the Mayor for four-year terms. The Board meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:15 p.m. This Board, established by K.S.A. 12-1222, oversees the operation of the Library facility and programs. Members of this Board must be City residents.

Norton Recreation Commission

Norton Recreation Commission is a five-member board with two members appointed by the City Council for four-year terms.The Commission meets the 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. This Commission oversees the conduct of and the operation of the supervised system of recreation.

Norton City-County Airport Board

Norton City-County Airport Board is a six-member board with one member appointed by the City Council for two-year terms. The Board meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. This board shall be the entity and administrative body for the purposes of administrating, managing and controlling the city/county airport.

Norton City/County Economic Development Committee

Norton City/County Economic Development Committee is an eleven-member board with two members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms. The Committee meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:45 p.m. This board conducts the joint operation and promotion of economic development within Norton County.

Committees of the Norton City Council

The City of Norton also has the following Committees of the Norton City Council: