The Cemetery Commission consists of five members and the Cemetery Superintendent. Its functions include all aspects of the management and operations of the city's two cemeteries: Green Mount Cemetery and Elm Street Cemetery.

The Conservation Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Planning Commission on environmental matters such as land conservation, wetlands, biodiversity, and other natural features of the city.

The Design Control District was created to guide development in an area with particular historical, architectural, urban design, visual or cultural significance.  The Design Review Committee's role is to advise the Development Review Board on matters concerning exterior alterations to land or properties in the Design Control District.

This board combines the development review functions of the former Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Planning Commission into a single body that must evaluate and decide upon the appropriateness of proposed development measured against the standards and procedures defined in the Montpelier Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.

The Montpelier Historic Preservation Commission's main role is planning and advocacy for the protection and appreciation of Montpelier's historic and architecturally significant resources. How this is to be accomplished is a broad charge.

The mission of the Montpelier Housing Authority is to promote, provide and preserve safe, decent and affordable housing in ways that support families, neighborhoods, and economic self-sufficiency.

The Montpelier Housing Task Force was organized in 1999 in order to (1) gather and evaluate information regarding housing trends in the City, (2) to develop responses to housing concerns that are identified, and (3) to recommend housing policies to City Government.

The Montpelier Loan Fund Committee (MLFC) is a 3-member committee appointed by the City Council for 2-year terms to assist the Planning and Development Department, in its capacity as the Montpelier Community Development Agency, to managing the various loan programs that have been established for business and economic development.

The Parks Commission consists of five elected residents of the city with staggered terms. Commissioners are responsible for supervising Montpelier's Parks and its staff.

The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council for two year terms. Commissioners perform planning functions and duties as required by the City charter, City Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, State law (24 VSA § 4325), and the City Council.

The purpose of the Board, on behalf of the citizens of Montpelier, is to see that the Montpelier Schools achieve appropriate results for students reflective of overall community values at an appropriate cost, and avoids unacceptable actions and situations.

The purpose of the Tree Board is to protect the public health and welfare by improving and preserving the beauty of the city as it relates to street trees and park trees.