Autonomous Boards
These boards are structured under general laws or local acts of the state. They are self-governing and function independently of any outside control. They report to the City Council and adhere to policies of the City Council that directly affect board responsibilities.

Board of Alcoholic Control (ABC)
Greensboro Housing Authority
Piedmont Triad Regional Airport Authority
Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority
Greensboro/Guilford County Tourism Development Authority

Quasi-judicial Boards
These boards make findings of fact and conclusions of law in handling appeals that affect provisions of the City Code. They are semi-judicial in that their decisions are subject to review in Superior Court.

Greensboro Board of Adjustment
Greensboro Board of Building Appeals
Greensboro Minimum Housing Standards Commission
Historic Preservation Commission
Advisory Commission on Trees

Administrative Boards
These boards carry out administrative functions and administer funds for fulfilling the objectives of an organization.

Firemen's Relief Fund Board
Firemen's Supplemental Retirement System Board
John Motley Morehead Commission

Legislative Boards
These boards enact special policies or ordinances and make decisions concerning meeting legal standards. For example, with five affirmative votes, the Zoning Commission may adopt an ordinance rezoning property.

County Joint Historic Properties Commission
Planning Board
Redevelopment Commission
Zoning Commission

Policy Making & Advisory Boards
These boards develop short- and long-range goals and make recommendations to the City Council. They administer the Council policies within their respective areas of responsibility. In their advisory capacity, the boards act as important sources of citizen information on a variety of activities that affect the city and residents.

Bryan Park Commission
Commission on the Status of Women
Community Resource Board
Human Relations Commission
Insurance Advisory Commission
Board of Trustees of the Greensboro Public Library
Parks & Recreation Commission
Greensboro Transit Authority
War Memorial Commission
Advisory Commission on Trees