Boards & Commissions

The members of the Township Council appoint all board and commission members, who voluntarily serve the residents of Upper Providence Township. Volunteers can serve for two consecutive terms, except on the Ethics Commission (one 2-year term). Meetings are held publicly in the Township Building once a month, except for the Zoning Board and Planning Commission. They only meet when a case needs to be heard. 

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Recreation Board (7 Members): 4-Year Term
The Recreation Board is responsible for the establishment, development, and administration of recreation programs in the Township.

  • 1 vacancy - 5th District

Environmental Commission (5 Members): 4-Year Term (1 Alternate -3-Year Term)
The Environmental Commission is an advisory body to the Township Planning Commission, Recreation Board, and Township Council.

  • No vacancies

Zoning Hearing Board (5 Members): 5-Year Term
The Zoning Hearing Board meets to render final adjudications on land use ordinances and Zoning Codes.

  • No vacancies

Planning Commission (7 Members): 4-Year Term
The Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing land development, subdivision, and conditional use applications, and making recommendations on these applications to the Council.

  • No vacancies

Ethics Commission (5 Members): 2-Year Term
The Ethics Commission meets on an as-needed basis.

  • No vacancies

Sewer Authority (5 Members): 5-Year Term
The governing body of the Sewer Authority is a Board consisting of five members, one from each District, appointed by the Township Council. The terms of the members are staggered. The Board is authorized to exercise any and all powers conferred by the Pennsylvania Municipality Authorities Act necessary for acquisition, construction, improvement, extension, maintenance and operation of the sewer systems.  

  • 1 Vacancy - 3rd District
  • 1 Vacancy - 4th District

Contribute to your community by serving on one of the boards or commissions. 

Board members play a crucial role in fostering the well-being and improvement of our township. 
Apply using the form below. 

  • Applicants must be Upper Providence Township residents.
  • Complete the form below. 
  • Or send your letter of interest and resume via email to info@upperprovidence.org or via mail to: 
    Upper Providence Township
    935 N. Providence Road
    Media, PA  19063

Volunteer Form

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    Boards, Commissions, Committees & Authority Vacancies

    Upper Providence Township currently has vacancies on some of our Boards, Committees, Commissions and Authorities.  

    Township Boards, Commissions, Committees and Authorities are responsible for advising the Board of Supervisors on many topics and volunteers are needed.  If you are interested, please complete the form below.

  16. Position(s) you would like to volunteer for

    Please select all that apply. Currently open positions are listed above.

  20. Please upload your file here. Your file may be a Word document or PDF. 

    In your letter, please tell us why you would like to volunteer for a particular position on a board, committee, commission or authority.

  24. Thank you for your interest in serving our community. An Upper Providence Township Representative will be in touch.
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