Duties of the Building Code Board of Appeals include:
- Hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the construction codes.

Duties of the Historical Preservation and Restoration Board include:
- Review the acquisition of historical buildings and artifacts.
- Seek donations of artifacts.
- Develop educational programs for the Park in conjunction with Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and Dallas ISD.
- Work with the City and Chambers of Commerce in development and implementation of special events.

Duties of the Library Board include:
- Consider requests from the community for the purchase of materials and services.
- Make recommendations to the City Council.
- Review the written input citizens have placed in the Board's suggestion boxes.
- Keep current with trends and advances in public libraries.
- Keep current with the Manske Library and its collections and services.

Duties of the Parks and Recreation Board include:
- Recommend Parks and Recreation projects in the City to the City Council.
- Serve as a liaison between other governmental agencies, civic groups and all citizens of the City in the planning and programming of parks and recreation.
- Review and recommend the capital improvement budget for the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Work with other City staff in the development of special events in Farmers Branch.

Duties of the Planning and Zoning Commission include
- Consider requests for zoning changes, Specific Use Permits, site plan approvals and the subdivision or platting of land.
- Consider public hearings and make recommendations to City Council with regard to all of these matters.
- Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Master Thoroughfare Plan.
- Conduct special studies on issues that affect the physical, social and economic health of the community as needed.

Duties of the Senior Advisory Board include
- Recommend Senior Center projects and programs to the City Council.
- Serve as a liaison between other government agencies, civic groups and all senior citizens of Farmers Branch in planning and programming the Senior Center.
- Review and recommend the capital improvement budget for the Senior Center.
- Work with City staff in development of special events for senior citizens.

Duties of the Zoning Board of Adjustments include:
- Determine if the Administrative Official has committed an error in the interpretation and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance.
- Permit such modifications of the height, yard, lot area coverage, floor area, minimum access, parking regulations as may be necessary to secure appropriate development of a parcel of land which differs from other parcels in the district by being of such restricted area, shape or slope that it cannot be appropriately developed without modification.
- Review the status of non-conforming uses.

Duties of the Building Code Board of Appeals include:
- Hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the construction codes.