Boards, Authorities and CommissionsThe City of Pittsburgh has a number of Boards, Authorities and Commissions with which citizen participation is vital. Interested parties should review the list below and submit an application (link below) for the board, authority or commission in which s/he is interested. The Mayor and the City of Pittsburgh seek diversity and balance in making appointments to boards, authorities and commissions, and adhere to a policy of making appointment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, place of birth, citizenship, age, or non-job related disability.