DENISON, Texas (KXII) - The city of Denison is accepting applications for openings across a dozen of its city boards and commissions, with a deadline of Oct. 31 for residents who want to serve next year."There is a great need that we have, but there's also a great opportunity for our residents to serve," Emily Agans, Director of Communications and Marketing, said.

"If you want to get involved, this is a great way to do so."Current openingsThe city has openings on the following boards and commissions:Animal Advisory CommitteeBuilding Appeals BoardCommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG)Civil Service CommissionConvention and Visitor's Bureau Advisory BoardHistoric Preservation BoardMain Street Advisory BoardMain Street, Inc. BoardPlanning and Zoning CommissionPublic Library Advisory BoardSister Cities, Inc. Board of DirectorsZoning Board of Adjustments and AppealsEach opening has its own rules about who is qualified to serve, and each group has a different role in city decision-making."A lot of our boards and commissions are advisory in nature to our staff and to our city council, so you'll be able to share your opinion, share what you know about the city, share what you think might be good, what might not be so good," Agans said.

"Local government is where things happen, where decisions are made, and our boards and commissions are vital in that process."How to applyResidents can fill out an online application or contact the City Clerk's Office to get an application.