The City of Conway is now accepting applications for a variety of volunteer positions on its boards and commissions for the 2026 term. This annual opportunity allows Conway residents to become more involved in local government and work alongside city officials to improve the quality of life in our community.

All meetings are held at City Hall (1111 Main Street) and broadcast on Channel 22, the City’s Facebook page, and YouTube.

Conway Civil Service Commission

Openings: 2 Positions | Term: 6 Years

The Conway Civil Service Commission is accepting nominations for two positions on the Conway Civil Service Commission. The Conway City Council established a civil service commission for the police and fire departments, pursuant to and according to Arkansas Code A.C.A §14-51-102.

The new commissioners will serve a six-year term. The terms will end on the first Monday of April 2031. Terms will begin April 6, 2026, unless otherwise stated.

The Civil Service Commission is responsible for creating eligibility lists for appointments and promotions within the Police and Fire departments. Additionally, the commission reviews and adjudicates appeals related to disciplinary actions. Neither the Civil Service Commission nor any of the individual commissioners has any control over the normal and routine day-to-day operations of the police and fire departments, directly or indirectly (A.C.A §14-51-212). Commissioners will be required to complete the Conway Police Department’s Citizens’ Police Academy and the Conway Fire Department’s Fire Academy during the first 18 months of their term.

All interested persons must meet and maintain the qualifications of civil service commissioners enumerated in A.C.A §14-51-202: (1) citizens of the State of Arkansas and residents of the City of Conway for more than three (3) years; (2) Qualified electors of the city at all times during their appointments; (3) shall not hold or be a candidate for any political office or be connected in any official capacity with any political party or political organization.

Meetings are held as needed at Conway City Hall.

Robinson Cemetery Board

Openings: 1 Full Term Position | Term:  5 Years
                   1 Partial Term Position | Term:  3 Years

This board assists in policy-making, cemetery upkeep, promotion, and historical record preservation of the Robinson Cemetery located in the Pine Street Neighborhood.

Meetings are typically held on the first Monday of each month at 12:00 p.m. or as needed