Boards and Commissions Details
Electrical Commission


Board Information
# of Members
7


Term Length
3 years


Consecutive Term Limit
3


Code/Statute
Ch. 172, Art. III, Sec. 172.12.09


Summary of Board
Commission consist of a 7 member board with five-year term; appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the city council, one registered professional engineer, one electrical license holder who is also an electrical contractor, one journeyman electrician, one representative of Public Utilities, and one member of the Home Builders Association and two members from the general public having no financial interest in the electrical industry in the City. Pursuant to the 1988 City of Springfield Code of Ordinances, Ch 33 Sec 33.002(d) No person shall be appointed to an office for more than three consecutive terms.


Additional Notes
(none)


Residency Required

Council Approval Required

By-Laws

Economic Board Selection

Statement of Economic Interest









Current Board Members
Name Title Appointed By Stipend Occurrence
Chris Harney CWLP Rep. Mayor None
Ryan D Nation Lic. Prof. Eng. Mayor None
Cynthia J Petheram General Public Mayor None
John Ruby SHBA Member Mayor None
Stephen Trutter Reg. Elec. Contractor Mayor None
David E Wells Journeyman Mayor None

Documents
Document Description Download
Chapter 33.002 (d) Term Limits.pdf
Ord 200-6-13 Electric Comm Chg.pdf
Electrical Commission Ch. 172.10.16.pdf
Ord 695-10-07 Amendment to Ch. 172.pdf
2021 ANNUAL ELECTRICAL COMMISSION REPORT.pdf

Scheduled Board Meetings
Meeting Year:
Meeting Date Location Status Attachments
12/3/2025 at 12:00 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 305A
11/5/2025 at 12:00 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 305A
10/1/2025 at 12:00 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 305A
9/3/2025 at 12:00 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 305A
8/6/2025 at 12:00 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 305A
7/9/2025 at 12:00 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 305A
6/4/2025 at 12:00 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 305A
5/7/2025 at 12:00 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 305A
4/9/2025 at 12:00 PM 300 S. 7th St, Room 305A
3/12/2025 at 12:00 PM 300 S 7th, Room 301
2/5/2025 at 12:00 PM 300 S 7th, Room 301
1/8/2025 at 12:00 PM 300 S 7th, Room 301