The City of Independence has a number of boards and commissions that include citizen members and are intended to advise City Council on a range of policy issues.
- Architectural Board of Review
- Board of Zoning Appeals
- Charter Review Commission
- Community Services Committee
- Economic Growth & Development Committee
- Finance Committee
- Planning Commission
- Public Lands & Buildings Committee
- Safety/Rules & Ordinances Committee
- Strategic Planning Committee
- Streets & Sidewalks Committee
- Utilities & Sewers Committee