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Many different Authorities, Boards and Commissions (ABCs) have been formed to support Ferguson Township's elected officials and staff. Those individuals who devote their time, energy, and know-how to the ABCs are a vital part of Ferguson Township. We could not function without them.

Interested in becoming involved in local government? Township residents are invited to serve as volunteers to assist the Township in a variety of important areas.

For ABC member requirements, visit Township of Ferguson, PA BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.


Ferguson Township Authorities, Boards, and Commissions (ABCs)

The following Authorities, Boards, & Commissions (ABCs) are comprised of members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Term length and time commitments vary by ABC. Click on the links below for more information on each ABC. Please contact the Township office at (814) 238-4651 or by email for more information.
 
  • Industrial and Commercial Development Authority (5-Year Term) - The ICDA helps obtain financing for the creation and expansion of physical plant facilities including land, construction, and equipment as defined by the Internal Revenue Service Code. 
    Meeting details: The ICDA meets as needed.
    Apply Now
     
  • Parks and Recreation Committee (4-Year Term) - The Parks and Recreation Committee advises the Township Manager and Board of Supervisors on matters pertaining to parks and recreation including: assistance in development of Park Master Plans and other duties relative to the betterment of active and passive recreational amenities and services in the Township.
    Meeting details: Meetings are held at 4:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each quarter.
    Apply Now
     
  • Pine Grove Mills Small Area Plan Advisory Committee (4-Year Term) - The Pine Grove Mills Small Area Plan Advisory Committee shall advise the Township Manager and the Board of Supervisors on matters pertaining to the implementation of the Pine Grove Mills Small Area Plan. 
    Meeting details: Meetings are held at 4:00 p.m. bimonthly.
    Apply Now
     
  • Planning Commission (4-Year Term)
  • Planning Commission Alternate (4-Year Term) - The Commission considers planning issues such as rezoning requests, transportation, environmental impacts, water, and sewage issues for proposed plans. This body also reviews all land development and subdivision plans submitted to the Township and forwards an advisory opinion to the Board of Supervisors.
    Meeting details: The Planning Commission meets twice a month, year round. Meetings are usually held at 6:00 PM on the second and fourth Monday of the month.
    Apply Now
     
  • Tax Review Board (4-Year Term) - The Tax Review Board submits a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors concerning tax increases. 
    Apply Now
     
  • Tree Commission (4-Year Term) - The Tree Commission reviews private and public land development plans, submits recommendations to Township staff and the Board of Supervisors for tree species, disease control, a community tree plan, annual budget, and more.
    Meeting details: The Tree Commission meets the third Monday of the month (except holidays), or as called by its chair.
    Apply Now
     
  • Zoning Hearing Board (5-Year Term)
  • Zoning Hearing Board Alternate (3-Year Term) - The Zoning Hearing Board decides on the following issues: Requests for variance from sections of the Township Zoning Ordinance and Sign Ordinance and appeals of decisions made by the Zoning Administrator regarding the granting or denial of a permit, issuance of any cease-and-desist order, and determinations made in administration of the ordinances.
    Meeting details: (Only as needed) 4th Tuesday of the Month, unless otherwise noted in Meeting Schedule.
    Apply Now

Regional ABCs

The following ABCs are comprised of appointed representatives in each of the member municipalities. Mostly, these are the State College Borough and the townships of Patton, Ferguson, Harris, Halfmoon, and College. However, other Centre County municipalities participate in some COG Programs, and some of the six main municipalities have elected not to participate in certain COG Programs. For these programs, membership on the Centre Region COG ABCs vary. The Board of Supervisors appoints at least one member to represent Ferguson Township on the following Centre Region COG ABCs. Click each link for more information.

  • Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) Board of Directors (5 Year Term) - The CATA Board of Directors is responsible for determining transit policy, preparing operating budgets, approving routes, scheduling, setting and adopting fees, and supervising staff operations.
    Meeting details: The CATA Board of Directors meets monthly.
    Apply Now
     
  • Centre Regional Planning Commission (1-Year Term) - Each year, Ferguson Township appoints one member of the Ferguson Township Planning Commission to represent the Township on the Centre Regional Planning Commission. This body considers planning issues and problems that extend into two or more municipalities and makes recommendations for action to the Centre Region Council of Governments. 
    Meeting details: The Centre Regional Planning Commission meets monthly.
    Apply Now
     
  • Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority (5-Year Term) - Ferguson Township appoints one individual to represent the Township as liaison with the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority. This authority receives requests for equipment and repairs to Centre Region parks and makes recommendations on the requests received.
    Meeting details: The Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority meets twice a month.
    Apply Now
     
  • C-Net Board of Directors (1-Year Term) - The duties of the representatives on the C-Net Board of Directors include approval of the annual budget and capital purchase plan, review of several policies each year, and the annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director.
    Meeting details: The C-NET Board of Directors meets quarterly at 7:00 pm.
    Apply Now
     
  • Regional Human Relations Commission (3-Year Term) - The Regional Human Relations Commission (HRC) is tasked with hearing complaints brought before it on the basis of housing, employment, and public accommodations, under the terms and provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Ordinance and the ordinance establishing the Commission enacted by the participating Municipalities.
    Apply Now
     
  • Schlow Centre Region Library Board of Trustees (3-Year Term) - The Board of Trustees sets the policies for the library and oversees library operations. Members may also serve on the library's finance or building committee. 
    Meeting details: The average board member attends 12 to 15 meetings per year, including board and committee meetings.
    Apply Now
     
  • State College Borough Water Authority Board (1-Year Term) - The appointee has no voting power on this Board but serves to receive and transmit information, as well as convey the Township's position on various matters. 
    Meeting details: The Authority Board meets monthly.
    Apply Now
     
  • University Area Joint Authority Board of Directors (5-Year Term) - The UAJA Board of Directors sets the budget, approves all extensions of the sewer system, and sets all policies for billing, construction standards, planning, and more. 
    Meeting details: The UAJA Board meets monthly.
    Apply Now
     

Voting Ward Map

Voting Ward Map

Above is the Ferguson Township Voting Ward Map. This is included as some, but not all Authorities, Boards, and Commission have different Voting Ward requirements.
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Form of Government

Ferguson Township is a home rule municipality. In May, 1974, the electorate, by referendum, adopted a home rule charter that instituted a council-manager form of government. The Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors is the governing and policy making body. It consists of five elected officials (two elected at large, three elected by ward) who are responsible for setting tax rates, approving an annual budget, and enacting ordinances to carry out policy. The Board of Supervisors represents the township as members of the Centre Region Council of Governments (COG). Each Board member serves on various committees of the COG which deal with regional issues such as transportation, code enforcement, public services, finance, and personnel. The Board of Supervisors appoints the Township Manager, Township Solicitor and Auditor.