The following boards and commissions meet on an "as needed" basis. The members are appointed by the mayor and approved by city council:

To hear and rule on appeals from employees concerning such issues as working conditions and management actions (including poor evaluations, suspensions, demotions, improper placement on the salary scale, and terminations).  The Civil Service Commission is also responsible for devising, administering, and evaluating the results of qualifying tests for certain employee positions.  Such tests must be designed according to the official job description and the information contained in the application packet supplied to those interested in the position.

(2) LAWS & RULES
(a) Review proposals submitted by Department heads that would affect City ordinances and resolutions.
(b) Field suggestions and complaints from City businesses and residents, which could result in changes to ordinances and resolutions.
(c) Periodically review the Rules of Council to determine if any changes are necessary.

(3) MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Perform other duties as assigned by the President of Council.

(2) FIRE
(a) Analyze present and proposed fire systems and programs within the City.
(b) Work with the administration to make sure the Fire Department is meeting city goals.
(c) Study suggestions from the City Administrator and his subordinates for possible passage as ordinances or resolutions.

(3) POLICE
(a) Analyze present and proposed police systems and programs within the City.
(b) Work with the administration to make sure the police and Service Departments are meeting city goals.
(c) Study suggestions from the City Administrator and his subordinates for possible passage as ordinances or resolutions.

(4) MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Perform other duties as assigned by the President of Council.

(2) PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
(a) Work with the administration in developing land use plans, reviewing building department fees and permits and developing business in the city.
(b) Receive and review recommendations of the Planning Commission for possible passage as ordinances or resolutions.
(c) Provide input to the Planning Commission for the continual updating of a 10 year plan for the City.
(d) Periodically review (with input from citizens and the City Administrator) the condition of waste sewers in the City to determine means of preventive maintenance and/or renovation.
(e) Field suggestions and questions relating to garbage collection, rubbish and other non garbage removal, pest and pet control, and other present or past related services and take appropriate action on such suggestions and/or questions.
(f) Serve as a liaison group between concerned citizens and/or City administration and the utility and cable companies that serve the City and sanitation contracts and issues.

(3) MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Perform other duties as assigned by the President of Council.

(2) PUBLIC RELATIONS
(a) Set up lines of communication, analyze and study results from such exchange of communications between North College Hill City government and those of other municipalities or townships which share many of our City's qualities, problems and/or characteristics.
(b) Suggest plans involving inter community cooperation for the purpose of providing improved service to citizens, greater efficiency, and/or cost savings.
(c) Suggest methods of operation not presently utilized by the City, which have been proven to be successful by other communities.
(d) Suggest innovative plans that may result from meetings held among members of this Committee alone or from sessions with officials from other communities.
(e) Develop and promote a positive image for the city.
(f) Follow up on complaints/issues presented at council meetings

(3) COMMUNITY SERVICES
(a) Set up service networks, community groups, community events and develop an overall sense of community.
(b) Serve as liaison between City government and such special interest groups as the North College Hill Board of Education, the North College Hill Community Seniors, Inc., the North College Hill Business Association, and other similar groups.
(c) Organize at least one meeting per year at which City officials describe their most recent programs and activities and field questions, suggestions and complaints from residents and/or businesses within the City.

(4) MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Perform other duties as assigned by the President of Council.

(B) Composition of Committees. Each standing committee shall be composed of four (4) or five (5) members with each Council Member serving on at least two committees. The President of Council shall serve as a committee member on two (2) committees. At the organizational meeting of Council, membership and chairmanship on the Standing Committees shall be determined by motion. The Chairperson of each committee shall be responsible for reports at the council meetings. The chairperson may delegate reporting responsibility to any committee member. Minority reports, if any, from dissenting members shall be given at the council meeting

(C) Special Committees. From time to time as may be necessary special committees may be created to consider special problems that do not fall within the areas of any one of the standing committees. No matter which has been referred to or is pending before a standing committee may be referred to or considered by a special committee, without the consent, unanimously expressed, of such standing committee. Membership on any special committee shall be determined by motion.

(D) Public Notice of Committee Meetings. When a committee meeting is scheduled during the course of a regular or special council meeting, the Clerk shall note the date, time and place of the committee meeting and shall make arrangements with the front office for posting written notice of such meeting in a conspicuous and public place in city hall at least twelve (12) hours before the scheduled committee meeting. If a scheduled committee meeting is canceled or rescheduled or is scheduled outside a regular or special council meeting, the committee chair shall make arrangements with the front office for posting written notice of the cancellation or rescheduling of the committee meeting along with the rescheduled date, time and place, if any, in a conspicuous and public place in city hall within a reasonable time after the committee meeting is canceled or rescheduled. All standing committees should have at least one committee meeting per month.

(E) Legislation. Council will consider for passage only legislation submitted to it through the Council Committees, unless by majority vote the Council decides at it’s meeting to consider legislation presented by other methods.

(F) Committee of the Whole. When a particular matter or issue merits consideration by all standing committees or the entire Council, the President of Council may refer the matter to the Committee of the Whole consisting of all members of Council. Pursuant to Article IV, Section (1)(d) of these rules, the President of Council shall report on the activities of the Committee of the Whole.

(G) Excuse from Attendance.

(1) Any member who wishes to be excused from attendance at a committee meeting must first notify the Committee Chair that the member wishes to be excused and the basis for such absence.
(2) If a Committee Chair is unable to attend a scheduled committee meeting, the Chair shall follow the procedure outlined in Section 111.05 of the Codified Ordinances for rescheduling the meeting.