Section 2403(3) of the 3rd Class City Code grants cities of the 3rd Class the power to create necessary offices, boards or departments deemed necessary for the good of government and interests of the city. The following is a general list of boards, authorities, and commissions of the City of York:
- Board of Health
- Albert S. Weyer Community Health Fund Advisory Committee
- Civil Service Board
- Consolidated Board of Appeals
- York City Revitalization and Improvement Zone Authority (CRIZ)
- Downtown Inc (York Business Improvement District Authority)
- General Authority
- Housing Authority
- Historical Architecture Review Board (HARB)
- Human Relations Commission (York City)
- Planning Commission Board
- Redevelopment Authority Board
- Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority
- Vacant Property Review Committee
- Zoning Hearing Board
