  | Board of Public Works | The Board of Public Works (BPW) has authority over water, sewers, drains, streets, sidewalks, creeks, bridges, street lighting, parks, cemeteries, garbage, public buildings/property, and parking management (all subject to Common Council review). |
| | Board of Zoning Appeals | The Board of Zoning Appeals grants or denies variances from the strict application of zoning laws. It also hears appeals concerning decisions by the Director of Zoning Administration. |
| | Building Code Board of Appeals (BCBA) | |
| | Cable Access Oversight Committee | The Access Oversight Committee oversees various components of the Cable Franchise Agreement between the City of Ithaca and Time Warner Cable. |
| | City Administration Committee | A standing committee of Common Council, the City Administration Committee reviews financial and administrative issues pertaining to the City, along with the City of Ithaca workforce environment, inter-governmental relations, and human resources. |
| | Civil Service Commission | The Ithaca Civil Service Commission oversees the administration of New York State Civil Service Law for the City of Ithaca, Ithaca City School District and Ithaca Housing Authority. |
| | Common Council | Common Council enacts and enforces any ordinance/resolution not in conflict with the Constitution or state laws. It governs the city, manages its business, protects its citizens' business/property interests, and preserves order, peace, health, and safety. |
| | Community Life Commission | The Community Life Commission oversees matters related to art and public art, rental housing, youth and youth development, Ithaca’s most vulnerable communities, including refugee, immigrant, and elderly communities, town/gown relationships. |
| | Community Police Board | The Community Police Board (CPB) is charged by the City of Ithaca to act as a community liaison to the Police Department and actively foster positive communications between police and all segments of the community. |
| | Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission | The Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission (ILPC) administers and interprets the Landmarks Preservation Ordinance to ensure exterior changes to local historic properties are compatible with their historic character and the historic district. |
| | Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency | The Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA) administers federal dollars to benefit low- to moderate-income individuals and families in Ithaca, by funding projects in housing, economic development, public facilities, and public services. |
| | IURA Audit Committee | Oversee preparation of annual audit by accounting firm; Review audit results and develop recommendations to address issues; Review/approve internal controls to safeguard assets; Investigate problems in financial reporting, internal control or compliance. |
| | Mobility, Accessibility, and Transportation Commission | The Mobility, Accessibility and Transportation Commission oversees matters related to bicycles and pedestrians, accessibility for persons with disabilities, parking, traffic calming and management, public transit, sidewalks and multi-use trails, taxis. |
| | Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission | The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission oversees matters related to the City’s parks & recreational facilities, natural areas, trees, waterways, and environmental impact. |
| | Planning & Development Board | The Planning & Development Board reviews and acts on Subdivision and Site Plan Review applications. It also makes recommendations to the Board of Zoning Appeals concerning the granting of Zoning Variances and Special Permits. |
| | Planning & Economic Development Committee | The Planning & Economic Development Committee is a standing Common Council committee that addresses planning, housing, land use, zoning, historic preservation, neighborhood initiatives, Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency issues, and economic development. |
| | Public Safety and Information Commission | The Public Safety and Information Commission oversees matters related to police, fire, emergency management, public information, drug abuse, gorge safety, the Commons, noise, and special events. |
| | Reimagining Public Safety Special Committee | |
| | Special Joint Committee - IAWWTP | |
| | Sustainability & Climate Justice Commission | |
| | Workforce Diversity Advisory Committee | |